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PK06 VCW

2006 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

80,074 mi
Last recorded80,074 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK06 VCW
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 80,074 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 77,296 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 72,741 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 68,710 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 66,666 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 64,995 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 61,604 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 59,014 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 57,608 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 55,724 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all four tyre valves detiorating

cut to offside front tyre inner sidewall

offside front lower sidelights not working

Pass 11 Jul 2014 52,607 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 52,607 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 50,476 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 49,069 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 46,057 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

brake fluid reservoir not able to be checked

plastic over sills fitted

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2011 46,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

brake fluid reservoir not able to be checked

plastic over sills fitted

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2010 35,563 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

abs wiring hanging over behind offside front road wheel

front lower radiator insecure

nearside front road wheel rubing against plastic cover cause its slightly lose

offside front sill cover lose

offside rear tyre deaflated

oil warning light on

Fail 29 Jun 2010 35,561 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Oil leak

abs wiring hanging over behind offside front road wheel

front lower radiator insecure

nearside front road wheel rubing against plastic cover cause its slightly lose

offside front sill cover lose

offside rear tyre deaflated

oil warning light on

Pass 23 Apr 2009 24,900 miles

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

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

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

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

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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PK06 VCW is a 2006 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PK06 VCW, 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 PK06 VCW registered?

PK06 VCW is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 31 May 2006.

Is PK06 VCW safe to buy?

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