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V10 GYT

2006 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

74,634 mi
Last recorded74,634 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 74,634 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 74,630 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 73,566 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 70,481 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 70,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 67,724 miles

both front tyres and nearside rear tyre worn bald on inner edge

nail in nearside rear tyre, at inner edge of tread

Fail 23 Apr 2018 67,704 miles

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres and nearside rear tyre worn bald on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2017 64,597 miles

slight wear on inner edges of both front and nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Apr 2017 64,597 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight wear on inner edges of both front and nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2016 62,561 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 59,481 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 56,363 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 50,097 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2012 45,623 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 36,290 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 27,967 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 27,967 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 22,620 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 GYT is a 2006 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GYT, 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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V10 GYT is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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