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M500 NLR

2007 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

87,172 mi
Last recorded87,172 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW M561,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 NLR
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 87,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/30 20, ~3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 87,172 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/30 20, ~3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 84,854 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 83,882 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 82,409 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 81,366 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 78,831 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 68,559 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 67,564 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 65,301 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 61,089 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 57,622 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2014 53,330 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 42,792 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 37,483 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 34,693 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 29,889 miles

both rear tyres have centre tread wearing low

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 NLR is a 2007 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 M500 NLR, 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 M500 NLR registered?

M500 NLR is a 2007 BMW M5, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is M500 NLR safe to buy?

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