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V1 OCH

2007 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,988 mi
Last recorded102,988 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW M561,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV1 OCH
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 102,988 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 100,619 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 98,883 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 95,455 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 95,447 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2021 86,027 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 86,027 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2018 77,911 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 76,046 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 57,912 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 43,586 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 43,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 39,608 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 29,371 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 21,396 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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V1 OCH is a 2007 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V1 OCH, 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 V1 OCH registered?

V1 OCH is a 2007 BMW M5, first registered on 11 December 2007.

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