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M500 SBP

2007 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

66,272 mi
Last recorded66,272 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW M561,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 66,272 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 66,272 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 66,270 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front and Rear have surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 66,160 miles

Front and Rear brake discs have surface rust

Pass 12 Apr 2023 66,076 miles

Front wipers are a little worn

Fail 12 Apr 2023 66,076 miles

Front wipers are a little worn

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 65,021 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 63,276 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 61,893 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 60,692 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 60,400 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 60,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2017 57,850 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted covering some suspension parts

Pass 15 Apr 2016 55,591 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 51,938 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 48,961 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 44,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2012 41,587 miles

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

front brake discs showing a degree of wear

full underside plastic covers fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2011 38,368 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 26,024 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 SBP is a 2007 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SBP, 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 SBP registered?

M500 SBP is a 2007 BMW M5, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is M500 SBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M500 SBP shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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