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M5 BGU

2007 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,133 mi
Last recorded71,133 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW M561,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 BGU
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 71,133 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 70,719 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 70,612 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 70,612 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 70,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 70,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 69,706 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 69,277 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 69,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 68,781 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 68,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2016 67,112 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 65,891 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 64,473 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 61,986 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 58,741 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 51,142 miles

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 9 Nov 2010 38,248 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seats fitted at rear. Nearside front tyre outer wall DAMAGED

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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M5 BGU is a 2007 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 M5 BGU, 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 M5 BGU registered?

M5 BGU is a 2007 BMW M5, first registered on 2 November 2007.

Is M5 BGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 BGU shows 18 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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