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V10 BBK

2006 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

80,560 mi
Last recorded80,560 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV10 BBK
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 80,560 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 76,222 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 76,222 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/40x19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 70,754 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 68,410 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 65,724 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 64,430 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 64,430 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 61,478 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 55,585 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 52,302 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 48,784 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 46,393 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 43,922 miles

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

differential oil leak.

Pass 13 Dec 2013 40,370 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 37,133 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 37,133 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 31,646 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 29,098 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 25,600 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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V10 BBK is a 2006 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V10 BBK, 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 V10 BBK registered?

V10 BBK is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is V10 BBK safe to buy?

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