2007 BMW M5 5.0L Petrol · 5 OON

The 2007 BMW M5 presents a stable and broadly improving maintenance trend, underpinned by a current MOT that ran valid from 2 February 2026 through to 1 February 2027. The most recent test at 88,398 miles recorded only a minor windscreen damage advisory, a notable step up from the more frequent tyre and brake-related advisories seen in earlier years. The record suggests the car has moved from a phase of deferred consumable upkeep into a period of steady, attentive maintenance. Mileage accumulation tells a consistent story of light use. Between the October 2020 test at 79,063 miles and the February 2026 test at 88,398 miles, the car covered roughly 9,335 miles across five and a half years, averaging around 1,697 miles per annum. The annual mileage has actually increased slightly in more recent years, with about 1,289 miles covered between February 2023 and December 2024, and a further 1,289 miles between December 2024 and February 2026. This pattern points to the car being driven gently but regularly, with no alarming gaps or sudden spikes in the MOT record that might suggest long-term storage or odometer discrepancies. The 2023 test at 86,716 miles flagged all three remaining tyres worn close to the legal limit or worn on edge, alongside both front brake discs described as worn, pitted or scored. Combined with the 2021 advisory for rear brake pads wearing thin and slight play in the nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint, the picture is one of a high-performance saloon whose braking and suspension consumables were overdue for replacement at that point. The subsequent clean pass in December 2024 and again in February 2026 strongly implies those items were addressed, but a buyer should still verify the condition of the front brake discs, rear pads, and anti-roll bar linkages in person, checking for any renewed scoring, uneven pad wear, or joint play. Beyond the flagged items, the recurring windscreen damage advisory across both the 2024 and 2026 tests warrants closer inspection. While the tester judged it did not affect the driver's view on either occasion, stone chips or cracks on an M5 windscreen can spread over time and may require replacement. The presence of undertrays noted in 2023 is a positive sign of mechanical sympathy, but also makes a thorough underbody inspection essential. A buyer should examine the subframes, sills, and suspension mounting points for corrosion, paying particular attention to the rear subframe and front lower arm bushes, which are known weak points on the E60 M5 platform.