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GF06 DGY

2006 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,744 mi
Last recorded113,744 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF06 DGY
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2020 113,744 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 113,744 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 107,628 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 102,799 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords across tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 102,680 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords across tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 94,009 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2017 94,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 82,956 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 67,124 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 56,514 miles

diff pinion oil seal leaking

Pass 5 Jun 2013 48,947 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs pitted

rear brake discs worn/pitted

Pass 8 Jun 2012 41,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 41,801 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 35,758 miles

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

nearsidefront tyre outersidewall damaged slightly

offside front tyre wearing and feathered inner edge

Fail 6 Jun 2011 35,758 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)

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

nearsidefront tyre outersidewall damaged slightly

offside front tyre wearing and feathered inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2010 30,232 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 23,507 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 22,181 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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GF06 DGY is a 2006 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GF06 DGY, 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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GF06 DGY is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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