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T111 WMW

2006 BMW M5

Red Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

109,032 mi
Last recorded109,032 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT111 WMW
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 109,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 103,571 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 102,526 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 97,308 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 93,948 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 93,902 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 91,847 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 89,751 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 85,187 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)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 79,482 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 72,815 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 72,814 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 66,267 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 61,125 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 61,125 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 20 Sep 2012 54,355 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 43,318 miles

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

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)

front brake discs slightly worn/corrcded

Pass 22 Sep 2010 29,809 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 16,703 miles

front brake discs are slightly rusty due to lack of use

Pass 28 Aug 2009 16,639 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 16,632 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)

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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T111 WMW is a 2006 BMW M5 in Red with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 T111 WMW, 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 T111 WMW registered?

T111 WMW is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 27 June 2006.

Is T111 WMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T111 WMW shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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