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RF06 UYU

2006 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,979 mi
Last recorded134,979 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 UYU
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 134,979 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 135,153 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 118,676 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 92,898 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing at middle joint (7.1.2)

Front both fronts worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Jan 2018 92,898 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing at middle joint (7.1.2)

Front both fronts worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jan 2017 68,428 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Jan 2017 68,186 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jan 2016 50,072 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 50,072 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2015 48,564 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 May 2014 46,603 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 46,602 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 43,540 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 43,521 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 40,438 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 35,701 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 29,431 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 20,755 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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RF06 UYU is a 2006 BMW M5 in Grey with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RF06 UYU, 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 RF06 UYU registered?

RF06 UYU is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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