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2006 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

26,814 mi
Last recorded26,814 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS55 RSS
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 26,814 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 19 Jun 2025 26,112 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 25,353 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 23,370 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 22,867 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 22,748 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 22,700 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 22,498 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 22,160 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Mar 2017 21,810 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 20,391 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

slight corrosion in front and rear brake discs

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2015 19,363 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 18,403 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 17,080 miles

front brake discs are corroded.

Fail 12 Feb 2013 17,076 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

front brake discs are corroded.

Pass 29 Feb 2012 15,854 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage offside front tyre outer sidewall.

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 17 Feb 2011 14,230 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 12,591 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 12,588 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 9,028 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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RS55 RSS is a 2006 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RS55 RSS, 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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RS55 RSS is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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