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V10 SGX

2006 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,015 mi
Last recorded55,015 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 55,015 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 53,829 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test On Centre Mirror ()

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brace Bar Loose

Pass 19 Mar 2024 51,987 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes getting slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 51,987 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes getting slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 50,122 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm front inner bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 46,723 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 40,914 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp at pinion (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both inner sidewalls very slight undulations (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both outer sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

service lamp on

Pass 13 Mar 2020 39,820 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 39,812 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 39,591 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 38,927 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 38,031 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 36,510 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Aug 2015 36,510 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

Pass 20 Aug 2014 35,385 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 35,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 33,183 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wear and perishing front tyres 225/40/19

Pass 20 Aug 2012 31,014 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 28,078 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 25,980 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 20,121 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 17,974 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 SGX is a 2006 BMW M5 in Black 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 SGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V10 SGX registered?

V10 SGX is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 11 September 2006.

Is V10 SGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V10 SGX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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