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M500 BMR

2007 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,401 mi
Last recorded90,401 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW M561,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 BMR
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 90,401 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 90,401 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 90,173 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 89,696 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2021 89,652 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 88,329 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 87,006 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 85,740 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 76,537 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 67,008 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 60,443 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 48,398 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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M500 BMR is a 2007 BMW M5 in Grey with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M500 BMR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M500 BMR registered?

M500 BMR is a 2007 BMW M5, first registered on 20 July 2007.

Is M500 BMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M500 BMR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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