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YD06 FLF

2006 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,130 mi
Last recorded106,130 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD06 FLF
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 106,130 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2026 106,130 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 104,261 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 100,025 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 94,338 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 90,882 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 90,882 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 84,039 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 80,831 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 73,390 miles

Central Front Lower Engine covers fitted

Central Front Lower Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Dec 2016 63,335 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 55,441 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 42,145 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 38,473 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 38,471 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 31,769 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 29,800 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 7 May 2010 26,279 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front brakes slightly out off balance

Pass 8 May 2009 20,051 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 20,051 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YD06 FLF is a 2006 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YD06 FLF, 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 YD06 FLF registered?

YD06 FLF is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 14 March 2006.

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