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F1 ERY

2006 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

85,252 mi
Last recorded85,252 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 ERY
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 85,252 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 84,513 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 84,513 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 84,057 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip/crack in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 82,962 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 82,182 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 82,182 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 82,164 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 81,955 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 81,367 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 73,926 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 68,208 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 62,147 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 59,405 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 54,747 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 54,747 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2012 50,171 miles

Airbag light on.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 40,428 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 28,815 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 28,815 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 18,634 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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F1 ERY is a 2006 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2006 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 61,365 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 F1 ERY, 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 20 years old, this BMW M5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F1 ERY registered?

F1 ERY is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 25 April 2006.

Is F1 ERY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F1 ERY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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