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MR03 RES

2007 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

52,893 mi
Last recorded52,893 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW M561,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR03 RES
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2026 52,893 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 52,751 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 52,633 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 52,522 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 52,256 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 51,466 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 50,559 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 50,002 miles

undertrays

Fail 20 Feb 2018 49,965 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged split/cracked/perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

bonnet catch seized difficult to open position 2

Pass 11 Aug 2016 49,063 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 49,063 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 48,901 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 43,932 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 43,932 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 41,339 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jun 2015 41,338 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 39,773 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 37,401 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 35,237 miles

horn sound is min requirment

Fail 21 Jul 2011 35,231 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 31,952 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 31,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2010 30,865 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges rear tyres worn on middle

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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MR03 RES is a 2007 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MR03 RES, 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 MR03 RES registered?

MR03 RES is a 2007 BMW M5, first registered on 3 May 2007.

Is MR03 RES safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR03 RES shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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