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V10 WAU

2007 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

65,084 mi
Last recorded65,084 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW M561,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 65,084 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 63,199 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 61,231 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 60,442 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 56,065 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 54,730 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 54,710 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 54,471 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle/diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 54,471 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle/diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 54,165 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2016 50,703 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 45,679 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 44,787 miles

Horn output reduced but still loud enough to be heard

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 44,787 miles

Horn output reduced but still loud enough to be heard

Pass 25 Jul 2013 43,660 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 38,809 miles

ASC warning on dash

EML warning on dash

Pass 24 Aug 2011 30,734 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 21,346 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 21,346 miles

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

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

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

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

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 WAU 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 78.9%.

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 WAU, 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 WAU registered?

V10 WAU is a 2007 BMW M5, first registered on 30 September 2007.

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