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WG06 NSY

2006 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

139,858 mi
Last recorded139,858 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG06 NSY
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 139,858 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 138,366 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 138,366 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 136,501 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 133,667 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 126,566 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 120,702 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 120,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 119,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 119,017 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 117,815 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 117,815 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 117,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 111,021 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 105,227 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 90,306 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 May 2010 90,306 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2009 68,164 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 67,738 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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WG06 NSY 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 63.2%.

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 WG06 NSY, 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 WG06 NSY registered?

WG06 NSY is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 19 June 2006.

Is WG06 NSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG06 NSY shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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