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SU06 WDD

2006 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,673 mi
Last recorded54,673 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSU06 WDD
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2017 54,673 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 54,673 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm, outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 50,637 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 50,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2015 41,795 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 34,220 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 8 May 2014 34,220 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Dec 2012 24,799 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 21,478 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 17,405 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)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 17,118 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 27 Feb 2009 10,519 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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SU06 WDD is a 2006 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SU06 WDD, 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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SU06 WDD is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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