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YH57 VCY

2007 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

92,497 mi
Last recorded92,497 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW M561,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH57 VCY
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 92,497 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 92,476 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 92,350 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 91,617 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))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 87,027 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES, Lower arm front bushes have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 14 Jan 2020 79,935 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 78,608 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 77,644 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 75,621 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)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 73,345 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 70,156 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)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 66,615 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 66,615 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 55,202 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 52,702 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 49,037 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 43,079 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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YH57 VCY is a 2007 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YH57 VCY, 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 YH57 VCY registered?

YH57 VCY is a 2007 BMW M5, first registered on 26 October 2007.

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