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M5 YLG

2007 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

100,360 mi
Last recorded100,360 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW M561,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 100,360 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 95,137 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 94,005 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 87,680 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 83,002 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 75,903 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 69,467 miles

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Under Side Components

Fail 7 Jun 2016 69,467 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Under Side Components

Pass 3 Jul 2015 59,871 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2014 55,573 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2014 55,572 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side front tyre worn on outtside and inside edges

Pass 3 Jul 2013 50,356 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 41,336 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 34,222 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 23,684 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 YLG is a 2007 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YLG, 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 YLG registered?

M5 YLG is a 2007 BMW M5, first registered on 28 June 2007.

Is M5 YLG safe to buy?

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