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M5 BYC

2007 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,150 mi
Last recorded74,150 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW M561,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 BYC
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 74,150 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 73,285 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 73,270 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 72,500 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 70,634 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 68,267 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 66,747 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 64,289 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 64,261 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 60,050 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 52,966 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 46,888 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 46,383 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 38,382 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NSF tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 29,911 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Mar 2013 23,468 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 17,676 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 17,676 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)

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 BYC is a 2007 BMW M5 in Black 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 BYC, 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 M5 BYC registered?

M5 BYC is a 2007 BMW M5, first registered on 29 March 2007.

Is M5 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 BYC 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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