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YK07 GFX

2007 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,681 mi
Last recorded76,681 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW M561,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK07 GFX
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 76,681 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe coating swelling/ bubbled in places (1.1.11 (c))

Front tyes wearing on inner edges

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 74,899 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coating swelling (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 74,898 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coating swelling (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 72,523 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 72,512 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 70,077 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 68,835 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 66,185 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

n/s/f shock dust cover slightly twisted

Fail 10 Oct 2019 66,169 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

n/s/f shock dust cover slightly twisted

Pass 25 Oct 2017 62,202 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 57,418 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 57,292 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault brake warning lamp staying illuminated (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault traction control /antiskid light staying illuminated (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits failed both lambda test on fast idle (oxygen sensor) engine management lamp is illuminated (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 52,601 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on

Pass 18 Apr 2014 48,304 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear discs corroded

surface corrosion on front discs

Pass 12 Apr 2013 44,742 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 44,742 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 42,117 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 37,090 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front tyres hard wearing on edges

Fail 19 Apr 2011 37,090 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs corroded on inner surface

front tyres hard wearing on edges

Pass 26 Feb 2010 27,057 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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YK07 GFX is a 2007 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YK07 GFX, 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 YK07 GFX registered?

YK07 GFX is a 2007 BMW M5, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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