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S12 OGU

2006 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,060 mi
Last recorded49,060 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 OGU
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 49,060 miles

ALL THE BRAKE DISCS ARE RUSTY

THE OSR TYRE TREAD IS GETTING LOW

Pass 1 Nov 2011 44,693 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 39,737 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 30,782 miles

both rear tyres wearing low in centre tread

damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

n/s/f tyre tread wearing low on outer edge

n/s/r tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Fail 20 Oct 2009 30,771 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both rear tyres wearing low in centre tread

damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

n/s/f tyre tread wearing low on outer edge

n/s/r tyre has damage to outer sidewall

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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S12 OGU is a 2006 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S12 OGU, 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 S12 OGU registered?

S12 OGU is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is S12 OGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S12 OGU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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