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V10 BGD

2006 BMW M5

Red Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

94,228 mi
Last recorded94,228 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV10 BGD
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 94,228 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 93,060 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 89,079 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2023 89,073 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Brakes not tested due to leaking brake pipe n/s/r (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Main run brake pipe corroded l/leaking (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2022 87,078 miles

engine/under/sill covers

surface corrosion on discs, appears to have been stood.

Pass 18 Jan 2021 84,251 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

tps light on

Fail 18 Jan 2021 84,251 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear 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))

tps light on

Pass 24 Jul 2019 79,336 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 78,837 miles

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 76,478 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 75,497 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 73,800 miles

engine and under covers obscuring view of component's.

Pass 4 Oct 2014 70,247 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 68,699 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 66,832 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 65,287 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 65,287 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 49,972 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 41,912 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 35,956 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 BGD is a 2006 BMW M5 in Red 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 BGD, 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 BGD registered?

V10 BGD is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 12 August 2006.

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