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F8 RSR

2006 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

90,679 mi
Last recorded90,679 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF8 RSR
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 90,679 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 89,503 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 89,278 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 88,984 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2022 88,984 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture along sill (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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 over rear diff (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 88,753 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both at 3mm on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 2 May 2019 80,473 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 76,974 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 71,405 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 64,134 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded @ flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear 'h' arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded @ flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded @ flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear 'h' arm bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres scrubbing outer edges

Pass 1 Oct 2014 58,596 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 54,371 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 50,904 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 47,194 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Sep 2011 37,579 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 31,059 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 21,737 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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F8 RSR is a 2006 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 F8 RSR, 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 F8 RSR registered?

F8 RSR is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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