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V10 MWH

2006 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

40,222 mi
Last recorded40,222 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 40,222 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 39,395 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 37,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking.

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

Offside Front Tyre cracking.

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 36,972 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2017 36,972 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 35,863 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 34,790 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 33,695 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 31,294 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 14 Oct 2011 26,680 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 26,680 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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 30 Sep 2010 21,238 miles

Both centre exhaust rubbers split

Both front wheel arch extentions damaged

Nearside front washer jet poor in operation

Offsidfe rear reverse light not working

Pass 16 Oct 2009 18,198 miles

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

centre exhaust mounts weak.

Fail 14 Oct 2009 18,198 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

centre exhaust mounts weak.

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 MWH is a 2006 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MWH, 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 MWH registered?

V10 MWH is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 20 October 2006.

Is V10 MWH safe to buy?

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