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M55 EFB

2007 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,471 mi
Last recorded100,471 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW M561,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 EFB
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 100,471 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2026 100,470 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 97,102 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper wishbone arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper wishbone arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 93,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wiper smearing

Pass 25 Jul 2023 88,214 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 82,384 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 75,165 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 73,197 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 73,197 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 70,108 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2019 70,104 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 67,255 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 64,827 miles

Nearside Outer Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 56,350 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 47,346 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 47,346 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 39,561 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 32,437 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 3 Sep 2011 25,790 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 22,413 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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M55 EFB 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 80%.

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 M55 EFB, 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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M55 EFB is a 2007 BMW M5, first registered on 16 August 2007.

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