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V100 ALW

2006 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,642 mi
Last recorded101,642 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV100 ALW
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 101,642 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 101,642 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 100,197 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 97,793 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2024 97,792 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 93,245 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 85,640 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 79,059 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 76,218 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 76,218 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear marked in yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 75,374 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 74,813 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 73,163 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 71,341 miles

Rear both rear brake pads are low

Pass 22 Sep 2015 68,325 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 59,928 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 59,928 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 54,367 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 51,346 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tested wet

Pass 21 Jul 2011 40,658 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 33,107 miles

rear tyres in poor condition and very low reccomend replacement

Pass 20 Jul 2009 24,497 miles

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

Large undertrays fitted noy allowing a full inspection

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear tyre cut to sidewall

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

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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V100 ALW is a 2006 BMW M5 in Grey with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V100 ALW, 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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V100 ALW is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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