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KAH 3R

2006 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

57,647 mi
Last recorded57,647 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAH 3R
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 57,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 55,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Cracking ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 55,099 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Starting to crack ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 55,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Starting to crack ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 53,154 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion were clipped into securing clip. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 51,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 Nails ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 50,231 miles

Rear diff slight leak

Pass 12 Apr 2019 48,449 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 48,448 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 45,361 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 45,361 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 42,251 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 39,206 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin <5.00mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 35,892 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 32,320 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 28,363 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 26,639 miles

rear lights have stuck on reflectors

Fail 3 Jun 2011 23,512 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 23,512 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 20,384 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 19,040 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 19,034 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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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KAH 3R is a 2006 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KAH 3R, 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 KAH 3R registered?

KAH 3R is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 1 July 2006.

Is KAH 3R safe to buy?

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