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RO06 UYH

2006 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,736 mi
Last recorded123,736 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO06 UYH
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 123,736 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 123,237 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 122,985 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 122,237 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 121,371 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 119,586 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 114,502 miles

slight exhaust blow from center section

Fail 26 Oct 2019 114,502 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (worn to cords inner edge 255/40ZR19) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (worn on inner edge 285/35ZR19) (5.2.3 (e))

slight exhaust blow from center section

Pass 15 Nov 2018 109,151 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 100,093 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 88,791 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn inside edge

Oil leak From oil cooler ()

Fail 30 Jun 2016 88,785 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn inside edge

Oil leak From oil cooler ()

Pass 20 Jul 2015 78,161 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 78,161 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 73,450 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Sep 2014 73,447 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Oct 2013 66,065 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 61,837 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 61,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 24 Dec 2011 60,264 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 60,264 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 49,558 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 49,502 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 42,701 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 37,323 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner 25%

Pass 13 Mar 2009 33,443 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wall rubber split

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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RO06 UYH is a 2006 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RO06 UYH, 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 RO06 UYH registered?

RO06 UYH is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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