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L500 KUL

2007 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

115,648 mi
Last recorded115,648 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW M561,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 KUL
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 115,648 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All four corners starting to swell/corrode by flexi hose connections (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs have heavy corrosion band on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 115,648 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All four corners starting to swell/corrode by flexi hose connections (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs have heavy corrosion band on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 109,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm and heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

sill covers and under bellys fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2024 109,316 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements not laminated (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm and heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

sill covers and under bellys fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2023 103,901 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential input seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 103,901 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential input seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 99,859 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 96,719 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 92,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 86,738 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Jun 2018 80,983 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 79,662 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 76,608 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak rear diff ()

Pass 10 Oct 2015 73,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 69,867 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 68,868 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 67,644 miles
Pass 29 May 2011 66,795 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 63,300 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M5?

Based on 93,993 MOT tests across 8,068 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
3,845
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
8,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,017
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,177
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 883
Headlamp aim too low 833
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 807
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L500 KUL is a 2007 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2007 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 61,478 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW M5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,017 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L500 KUL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M5 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 19 years old, this BMW M5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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L500 KUL is a 2007 BMW M5, first registered on 13 February 2007.

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