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15 BSD

2006 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

50,161 mi
Last recorded50,161 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration15 BSD
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 50,161 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))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 46,214 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 43,768 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 40,611 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 40,611 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 36,505 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 32,811 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 32,811 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 27,856 miles

advise nearside front tyre slight cut outer wall

advise offside front jacking block missing

Pass 21 Nov 2011 22,453 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 17,526 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 17,475 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 12,558 miles

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

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

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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15 BSD is a 2006 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 15 BSD, 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 15 BSD registered?

15 BSD is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 6 December 2006.

Is 15 BSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 15 BSD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 15 BSD have outstanding finance?

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