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S26 APM

2007 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,714 mi
Last recorded70,714 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW M561,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS26 APM
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 70,714 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 64,124 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 64,090 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 60% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 59,355 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 57,920 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 53,056 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 47,170 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 35,134 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 31,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light on

Pass 12 Aug 2011 26,783 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 26,783 miles

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

engine management light on dash

front discs corroding

Pass 4 May 2010 21,696 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S26 APM is a 2007 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S26 APM, 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 S26 APM registered?

S26 APM is a 2007 BMW M5, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is S26 APM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S26 APM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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