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V10 BMU

2007 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

96,987 mi
Last recorded96,987 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW M561,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV10 BMU
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 96,987 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 94,405 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 94,405 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 91,299 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 87,094 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 80,296 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 73,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 73,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 69,905 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 64,788 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 59,385 miles

Both front tyres are cracking on the side wall.

Fail 6 Mar 2018 59,385 miles

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

Both front tyres are cracking on the side wall.

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 53,190 miles

front tyres slightly perished on outer edges

Pass 20 Mar 2015 52,466 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 51,955 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 49,945 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 47,301 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 41,483 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 37,075 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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V10 BMU 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 84.2%.

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 V10 BMU, 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 V10 BMU registered?

V10 BMU is a 2007 BMW M5, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is V10 BMU safe to buy?

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