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M5 RFE

2007 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

94,456 mi
Last recorded94,456 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW M561,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 94,456 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 93,908 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 92,832 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 91,504 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 90,354 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 88,363 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 88,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 87,730 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 86,352 miles

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Feb 2018 84,320 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 80,150 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 77,597 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 72,790 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 67,509 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 67,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2013 55,503 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 46,660 miles

NSF tyre outer wall has cut visible...not to cords

Fail 9 May 2011 35,913 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 May 2011 35,913 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 25,650 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 25,650 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 RFE is a 2007 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RFE, 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 RFE registered?

M5 RFE is a 2007 BMW M5, first registered on 16 May 2007.

Is M5 RFE safe to buy?

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