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V10 MKP

2006 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

66,558 mi
Last recorded66,558 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV10 MKP
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 66,558 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 65,695 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 65,694 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 64,675 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 63,882 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 63,882 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 61,968 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 61,968 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 61,331 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 59,546 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 59,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 56,989 miles

Front Wipers blades starting to smear

Pass 22 Aug 2017 54,146 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 51,420 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Aug 2015 48,481 miles

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 46,572 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 43,149 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Chassis plate under windscreen obscured

N/S/R Low on tread

Pass 7 Aug 2012 38,991 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 35,588 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 32,230 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 27,753 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsr tyre osr tyre cut in tread

Pass 7 May 2009 26,869 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 May 2008 23,868 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 MKP is a 2006 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 MKP, 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 MKP registered?

V10 MKP is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 27 March 2006.

Is V10 MKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V10 MKP shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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