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V10 WBS

2006 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

95,228 mi
Last recorded95,228 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 95,228 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 94,390 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 91,759 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 88,349 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 84,299 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 80,099 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 78,827 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 75,122 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 71,988 miles

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Offside Front tyre 3mm

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

Pass 2 Nov 2016 68,846 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 66,172 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 66,172 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 62,585 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 62,585 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Nov 2013 58,755 miles

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

both front tyres have tread wearing low on inner edges not considered full depth tread from new

Fail 4 Nov 2013 58,746 miles

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

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

both front tyres have tread wearing low on inner edges not considered full depth tread from new

Pass 28 Nov 2012 47,815 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 37,569 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 26,432 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 14,073 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 WBS is a 2006 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WBS, 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 WBS registered?

V10 WBS is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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