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VK06 YTJ

2006 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,315 mi
Last recorded74,315 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 74,315 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 74,042 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 73,933 miles

Both headlamp washers not working

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 73,933 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both headlamp washers not working

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 73,058 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 73,058 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 72,235 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake travel

Fail 20 Apr 2021 72,228 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

handbrake travel

Pass 26 Mar 2020 71,374 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 68,820 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 68,667 miles

park brake effort just met

under trays/sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2016 67,393 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 66,947 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 64,617 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 63,785 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 58,740 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)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 54,357 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 51,398 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 36,546 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 36,355 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 28,251 miles

deep cuts evident in front tyres.

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 YTJ is a 2006 BMW M5 in Grey with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VK06 YTJ, 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 YTJ registered?

VK06 YTJ is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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