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WU06 ESF

2006 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

109,747 mi
Last recorded109,747 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU06 ESF
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 109,747 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s front hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 109,747 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s front hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s front hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 102,343 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jun 2018 92,695 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 92,694 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 84,498 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 82,249 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 78,529 miles

upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2014 73,157 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 68,013 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 64,128 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 53,067 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 49,533 miles

All brake disc's corroded and scored.

Pass 5 Mar 2010 41,447 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 28,328 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2009 27,823 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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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WU06 ESF is a 2006 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WU06 ESF, 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 WU06 ESF registered?

WU06 ESF is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 9 March 2006.

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