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LJ57 YTA

2007 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

104,778 mi
Last recorded104,778 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW M561,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 YTA
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 104,778 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 102,452 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 102,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 100,104 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2022 98,719 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 26 Oct 2021 94,995 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 93,158 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted to rear seats ()

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 20 Nov 2020 93,157 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted to rear seats ()

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 4 Sep 2019 88,444 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 83,711 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 75,724 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 71,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also devoid of tread on edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre generally low on tread and worn on edges

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 66,266 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 60,485 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2013 53,416 miles

O/S/R tyre has a nail close to outer sidewall

Pass 22 Aug 2012 46,370 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 36,997 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 28,706 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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LJ57 YTA is a 2007 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ57 YTA, 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 LJ57 YTA registered?

LJ57 YTA is a 2007 BMW M5, first registered on 13 September 2007.

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