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M5 PTT

2007 BMW 550

Silver Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

149,685 mi
Last recorded149,685 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 55074,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 PTT
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 149,685 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 149,630 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 148,048 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 146,120 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 140,963 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 129,226 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 129,207 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 129,207 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 129,056 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 127,726 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 120,594 miles

Nearside Front brake flexi hose slight perish

Offside Front brake flexi hose slight perish

Offside Rear tyre cut in sidewall, no cords shown

Fail 7 Aug 2017 120,541 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

exhaust securing nuts at down pipes corroded

under covers fitted restricting view of some items

Pass 11 Aug 2016 113,628 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 102,557 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 94,061 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 80,955 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 71,381 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2011 59,583 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 51,171 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 550?

Based on 5,870 MOT tests across 446 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
5,487
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
446
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 79
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 78
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 51
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 38
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M5 PTT is a 2007 BMW 550 in Silver with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2007 BMW 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 74,200 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 550 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M5 PTT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 550 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 19 years old, this BMW 550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M5 PTT registered?

M5 PTT is a 2007 BMW 550, first registered on 11 May 2007.

Is M5 PTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 PTT shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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