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LF07 YFW

2007 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

53,191 mi
Last recorded53,191 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW M561,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF07 YFW
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 53,191 miles

stone chip on windscreen.

Pass 25 Oct 2024 52,914 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 52,763 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 52,490 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 52,440 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 52,230 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 51,691 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 51,643 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 285/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

foot brake travel

Pass 16 Aug 2019 51,385 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 51,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted insecure and twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 49,389 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 47,203 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 45,202 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 44,828 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 38,196 miles

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 24 Feb 2014 33,813 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 28,579 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 22,790 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 19,651 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 15,428 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 15,428 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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LF07 YFW is a 2007 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LF07 YFW, 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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What year was LF07 YFW registered?

LF07 YFW is a 2007 BMW M5, first registered on 7 March 2007.

Is LF07 YFW safe to buy?

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