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B5 RAY

2006 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

37,647 mi
Last recorded37,647 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 RAY
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 37,647 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 36,705 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 36,668 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 31,891 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 28,249 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 22,676 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 19,947 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 13,780 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 11,017 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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B5 RAY is a 2006 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 B5 RAY, 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 B5 RAY registered?

B5 RAY is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 7 September 2006.

Is B5 RAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 RAY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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