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SY06 UEO

2006 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,059 mi
Last recorded147,059 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY06 UEO
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 147,059 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 139,599 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 128,868 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 117,531 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 117,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2017 100,934 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 86,216 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 76,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 72,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 63,972 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

inner rim on o/s/r wheel has been welded

Pass 4 Jul 2013 63,972 miles

inner rim on o/s/r wheel has been welded

Pass 1 Aug 2012 56,268 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 56,268 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 51,857 miles

o/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 23 Jul 2011 51,712 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 51,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 37,687 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 24,917 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 22,388 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2009 22,388 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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SY06 UEO is a 2006 BMW M5 in Grey with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SY06 UEO, 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 SY06 UEO registered?

SY06 UEO is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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