2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 BMW m5 MOT pass rate and common faults

236 MOT tests in 2024. 91.5% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

161Well above average
Passed first time91.5%
Failed or needed repairs8.5%
Typical mileage at test84,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 236 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.3%
  2. Position lamp: not working0.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.8%
    3 marked dangerous
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.8%
  5. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.8%
  6. Horn: sound not in accordance with requirements0.4%
  7. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.4%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn0.4%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.4%
    1 marked dangerous
  10. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits0.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes3.4%
  2. Lights & electrics2.5%
  3. Suspension1.7%
  4. Tyres1.7%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.7%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.8%
  7. Body & chassis0.8%
  8. Steering0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.5%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.1%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.1%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2007 BMW m5?

In 2024, 91.5% of 2007 BMW m5 cars passed their MOT first time, across 236 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 BMW m5?

The most common failure reasons were linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; position lamp: not working; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2007 BMW m5 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 161, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).