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AM54 DUD

2006 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,300 mi
Last recorded92,300 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM54 DUD
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 92,300 miles

corrosion and wear to both front brake disc inner faces

corrosion to nearside front brake pipe

corrosion to offside front brake pipe

exhaust noisy

front wipers smearing

minor perishing to fuel cap seal

minor stone chip front screen

nearside door mirror glass delaminated

nearside reverse light inoperative

Fail 23 Mar 2026 92,300 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

corrosion and wear to both front brake disc inner faces

corrosion to nearside front brake pipe

corrosion to offside front brake pipe

exhaust noisy

front wipers smearing

minor perishing to fuel cap seal

minor stone chip front screen

nearside door mirror glass delaminated

nearside reverse light inoperative

Pass 28 Mar 2025 91,398 miles

corrosion to both front brake disc inner faces

corrosion to nearside front brake pipe

corrosion to offside front brake pipe

exhaust noisy

minor stone chip front screen

nearside door mirror glass delaminated

nearside reverse light inoperative

Pass 29 Dec 2023 90,403 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 22 Jul 2022 88,928 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 86,512 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 86,512 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 84,531 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 81,628 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 77,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm 285/35R19 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 74,056 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 70,519 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 63,470 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 56,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2012 47,301 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Nov 2012 47,301 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres have inner edges worn.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 40,063 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly scored/worn

n/s wiper rubber slightly torn

Pass 17 Nov 2010 31,752 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 27,069 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 29 Dec 2008 22,868 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2008 20,071 miles

nearside rear tyre has small cut between tread

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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AM54 DUD is a 2006 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AM54 DUD, 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 AM54 DUD registered?

AM54 DUD is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 10 January 2006.

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