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MD57 YCZ

2007 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

163,655 mi
Last recorded163,655 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW M561,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD57 YCZ
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022 163,655 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 163,654 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 158,292 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 152,328 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 152,328 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 134,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Only very slight (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Also both fronts inner rims (slight) (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 134,810 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Only very slight (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Also both fronts inner rims (slight) (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 114,892 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm, outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 114,848 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm, outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 98,464 miles

Both rear lower wishbone front rubber bushes peeling but no excessive movement

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 98,459 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both rear lower wishbone front rubber bushes peeling but no excessive movement

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (3.5.1i)

o/s/r reverse light inop

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 82,106 miles

Adaptive cornering light warning lamp illuminated

Pass 9 Jan 2015 79,189 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 67,964 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 53,679 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 53,679 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 36,247 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 35,803 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 28,642 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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MD57 YCZ is a 2007 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MD57 YCZ, 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 MD57 YCZ registered?

MD57 YCZ is a 2007 BMW M5, first registered on 12 December 2007.

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