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V1 OFR

2006 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

104,051 mi
Last recorded104,051 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV1 OFR
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 104,051 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 102,711 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 97,436 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 92,807 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 92,807 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 91,284 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 89,536 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 86,943 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 84,040 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 81,406 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 79,032 miles

Rear Oil leak diff has a slight oil leak ()

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 73,564 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 69,260 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 62,894 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 62,473 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 58,491 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 49,431 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 38,525 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 34,928 miles

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

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

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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V1 OFR is a 2006 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 V1 OFR, 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 V1 OFR registered?

V1 OFR is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 26 June 2006.

Is V1 OFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V1 OFR shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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