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MR02 NJW

2006 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

185,321 mi
Last recorded185,321 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR02 NJW
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 May 2025 185,321 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Readings off scale (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Lamp on !!!! (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Service brake excessively binding BOTH BOTH rear binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 185,199 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 184,799 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 182,280 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 178,168 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 173,677 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s front (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Sep 2017 173,660 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipes corroded (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s & n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 169,887 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 169,867 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 167,941 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 167,933 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 161,583 miles

Engine light on

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 149,512 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 138,318 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 138,311 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 121,190 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 121,190 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front and rear brake discs getting worn

brake warning light on dash

Pass 1 Sep 2010 99,504 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 82,198 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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MR02 NJW is a 2006 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MR02 NJW, 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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MR02 NJW is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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