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YK55 KGV

2006 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

79,442 mi
Last recorded79,442 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 KGV
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 79,442 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 72,803 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 67,807 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 61,976 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 57,186 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 57,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 57,012 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2020 53,557 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 8 May 2019 51,034 miles

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

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))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 10 May 2018 49,933 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 46,262 miles

rear diff seal leaking

Pass 5 May 2016 45,489 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear diff oil seal leaking

Pass 14 May 2015 44,600 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 43,565 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2013 42,318 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2012 40,653 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 39,597 miles

All four brake discs are of the rotational type and fitted to rotate the incorrect way.

Pass 6 Jan 2010 36,823 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 29,414 miles

n/s/f disc pitted on outer edge

o/s/f disc pitted on outer edge

Pass 2 Apr 2008 23,502 miles

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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YK55 KGV 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 95%.

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 YK55 KGV, 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 YK55 KGV registered?

YK55 KGV is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 10 January 2006.

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