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AF06 CEX

2006 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

124,633 mi
Last recorded124,633 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 CEX
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 124,633 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 120,903 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 111,961 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 109,040 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 98,604 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 98,533 miles

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

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 3 Mar 2014 91,878 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 83,769 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 73,674 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 Mar 2011 57,368 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 42,032 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 27,775 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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AF06 CEX is a 2006 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AF06 CEX, 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 AF06 CEX registered?

AF06 CEX is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is AF06 CEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF06 CEX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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