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SV55 AXD

2006 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

101,760 mi
Last recorded101,760 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 AXD
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 101,760 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 101,133 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 101,009 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 100,786 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 100,473 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 100,315 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 100,012 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 99,282 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 16 Oct 2017 99,282 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Aug 2016 91,519 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 85,822 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 85,818 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 81,717 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 81,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 76,658 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 68,786 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 68,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2011 55,544 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 52,649 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 52,649 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 41,336 miles

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

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

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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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SV55 AXD is a 2006 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SV55 AXD, 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 SV55 AXD registered?

SV55 AXD is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 9 January 2006.

Is SV55 AXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV55 AXD shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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