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RA07 WEV

2007 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

82,868 mi
Last recorded82,868 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW M561,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA07 WEV
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 82,868 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 81,737 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 81,737 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 78,946 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 70,549 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 63,116 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 63,045 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 63,045 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Wheel bolt(s) missing NSF,NSR,OSF,OSR (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 57,649 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 47,125 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 47,124 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 35,523 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 35,523 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 34,110 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

n/s front tyre has a chuck missing but is not showing cords

Fail 13 Sep 2013 34,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

n/s front tyre has a chuck missing but is not showing cords

Pass 20 Jul 2012 34,012 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight damage to o/s and n/s front lower a/roll bar bolts

Fail 10 Jul 2012 34,012 miles

Offside Front Gas suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight damage to o/s and n/s front lower a/roll bar bolts

Pass 6 Jun 2011 33,110 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 26,396 miles

Fail to see how you can tow a horse box without a towbar fitted

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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RA07 WEV 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 RA07 WEV, 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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RA07 WEV is a 2007 BMW M5, first registered on 16 July 2007.

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