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GK06 CVO

2006 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,532 mi
Last recorded91,532 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK06 CVO
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 91,532 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 91,388 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2023 91,176 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 91,004 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 90,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 84,506 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 81,653 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 81,323 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front, offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front road wheel slight damage

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2016 81,211 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Dec 2016 81,210 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Nov 2014 74,641 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 74,589 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2013 69,279 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2012 67,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2011 59,009 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 48,458 miles

N/S REAR WHEEL & N/S FRONT WHEEL SLIGHTLY BUCKLED ON INNER EDGE. RIDE HIGHT SENSOR SNAPPED OFF ON O/S

Fail 25 May 2010 48,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/S REAR WHEEL & N/S FRONT WHEEL SLIGHTLY BUCKLED ON INNER EDGE. RIDE HIGHT SENSOR SNAPPED OFF ON O/S

Pass 28 May 2009 36,916 miles

o/s/f tyre tread bald on inner edge not considered full depth tread from new

o/s/r tyre tread bald on inner edge not considered full depth tread from new

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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GK06 CVO 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 83.3%.

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 GK06 CVO, 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 GK06 CVO registered?

GK06 CVO is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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