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M55 JVL

2007 BMW M5

Red Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

44,618 mi
Last recorded44,618 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW M561,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 JVL
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 44,618 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 43,072 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 41,720 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 41,718 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 41,142 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 39,603 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner edge's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edge's (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 39,601 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner edge's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edge's (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 37,658 miles

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

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))

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

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

transmission light on dash

Fail 18 Feb 2021 37,657 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

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

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

transmission light on dash

Pass 20 Mar 2019 34,548 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 34,277 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 33,015 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 33,015 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both. (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 30,079 miles

Covers fitted on underside of vehicle.

Covers fitted under bonnet.

Pass 7 Aug 2015 26,344 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2014 24,007 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 23,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 6 Dec 2011 23,754 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 2 Nov 2010 9,206 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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M55 JVL is a 2007 BMW M5 in Red with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 JVL, 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 M55 JVL registered?

M55 JVL is a 2007 BMW M5, first registered on 17 October 2007.

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