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R1 OTU

2007 BMW M5

Black Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,001 mi
Last recorded85,001 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW M561,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 OTU
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2025 85,001 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 84,969 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 84,917 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 84,808 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 81,808 miles

All brakes deteriorated and pitted

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 80,456 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 79,206 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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R1 OTU is a 2007 BMW M5 in Black with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R1 OTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R1 OTU registered?

R1 OTU is a 2007 BMW M5, first registered on 7 August 2007.

Is R1 OTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R1 OTU shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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