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V10 DBA

2006 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,895 mi
Last recorded85,895 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 85,895 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 85,548 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 85,494 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Road wheel fixing missing one missing from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2017 75,999 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 75,998 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 71,785 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 22 Sep 2012 57,204 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 54,060 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 52,342 miles

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

front brake discs slight lipped/worn

Pass 25 Aug 2009 47,210 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 DBA is a 2006 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V10 DBA, 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 DBA registered?

V10 DBA is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 7 August 2006.

Is V10 DBA safe to buy?

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