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R9 RXX

2006 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

96,290 mi
Last recorded96,290 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 RXX
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 96,290 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 95,481 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 95,055 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 92,573 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 90,635 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 89,039 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 85,032 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 81,981 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2014 81,779 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 74,847 miles

Check engine light on.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 68,972 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2012 64,461 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 64,461 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 63,990 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r outer cv joint gaiter insecure

Pass 17 Aug 2010 48,009 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)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2010 43,428 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Jan 2010 43,428 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R9 RXX is a 2006 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R9 RXX, 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 R9 RXX registered?

R9 RXX is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is R9 RXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R9 RXX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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