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V10 SFY

2007 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

78,952 mi
Last recorded78,952 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW M561,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 78,952 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 78,933 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 78,908 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 78,886 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 78,822 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 73,258 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 63,368 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 13 Dec 2018 63,368 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Dec 2017 56,222 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 47,798 miles

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

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

Rear child seats fitted unable to fully test seatbelts

Pass 8 Dec 2015 38,800 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 30,223 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 24,243 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2012 19,857 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2011 17,244 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Fail 19 May 2011 17,237 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Apr 2010 13,638 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

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 SFY is a 2007 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 V10 SFY, 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 V10 SFY registered?

V10 SFY is a 2007 BMW M5, first registered on 21 March 2007.

Is V10 SFY safe to buy?

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