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VK06 URU

2006 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,889 mi
Last recorded96,889 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 URU
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 96,889 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 96,369 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 94,576 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 94,505 miles
Pass 25 May 2020 94,428 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 92,906 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 92,098 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 83,171 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 65,191 miles

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

Offside Front 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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VK06 URU is a 2006 BMW M5 in Grey with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VK06 URU, 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 VK06 URU registered?

VK06 URU is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 5 May 2006.

Is VK06 URU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK06 URU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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