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R55 GBM

2006 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

74,792 mi
Last recorded74,792 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 GBM
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 74,792 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 74,772 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 74,530 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 74,452 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 74,180 miles
Pass 1 Jan 2021 74,139 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 73,644 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 72,841 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 69,571 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 62,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 62,512 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 54,060 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 45,912 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 38,511 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 35,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2012 34,860 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 34,569 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 34,188 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 29,266 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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R55 GBM 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 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R55 GBM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R55 GBM registered?

R55 GBM is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 1 December 2006.

Is R55 GBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R55 GBM shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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