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V10 RBB

2006 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,919 mi
Last recorded106,919 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 106,919 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 105,185 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 101,445 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 101,437 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 92,680 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2022 92,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut though sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 86,320 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 86,023 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 81,262 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 81,259 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 76,390 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 70,780 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 70,771 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 70,336 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 66,944 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 63,547 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 58,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre inner treads very close to limit.

sill covers fitted.

Pass 20 Aug 2012 48,550 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 37,820 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 26,525 miles

surface rust on front disc

Pass 5 Jul 2010 25,864 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 21,762 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 RBB is a 2006 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RBB, 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 RBB is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 13 July 2006.

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