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M5 LYV

2007 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

156,809 mi
Last recorded156,809 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW M561,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 156,809 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 154,909 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 152,793 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2021 151,322 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some underside components

Fail 21 Oct 2021 151,318 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2020 150,176 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2019 142,318 miles

Offside and Nearside front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2018 141,245 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 140,803 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 140,803 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 135,451 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 117,808 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad indicator light on

Pass 22 Apr 2014 99,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 77,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2012 57,019 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front and offside front tyres worn on very inner edges.

Pass 9 Mar 2012 57,012 miles

nearside front and offside front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 28 Feb 2011 47,070 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 40,032 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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M5 LYV 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 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LYV, 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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M5 LYV is a 2007 BMW M5, first registered on 14 May 2007.

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