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WU07 WAO

2007 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

81,086 mi
Last recorded81,086 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW M561,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU07 WAO
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 81,086 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 79,000 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 78,352 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 78,352 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 76,820 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 75,575 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 75,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2019 68,610 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 68,425 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 68,423 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 66,705 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 59,978 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread outer edge's wearing

Offside Front tyre tread outer edge's wearing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 55,544 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 51,521 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 36,618 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edge of tread.

Pass 22 Oct 2012 35,034 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 33,226 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 29,857 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 25,509 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 25,429 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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WU07 WAO is a 2007 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WU07 WAO, 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

How do I check the history of WU07 WAO?

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What year was WU07 WAO registered?

WU07 WAO is a 2007 BMW M5, first registered on 29 March 2007.

Is WU07 WAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU07 WAO shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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