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BM06 BYE

2006 BMW M5

Red Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

127,951 mi
Last recorded127,951 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM06 BYE
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 127,951 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 123,206 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 118,144 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 114,116 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 110,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 106,496 miles

lip on front brake discs

Pass 21 Jan 2020 104,005 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

slight lip front brake discs

Pass 28 Jan 2019 98,110 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 92,376 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 87,124 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 87,115 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 81,610 miles

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

both rear tyres close to limit and nail in n/s/r

o/s and n/s/f tyre low on inner edges

Pass 19 Jan 2015 76,475 miles

slight wear rear b/discs

Pass 17 Jan 2014 70,115 miles

rear tyres beginning to get low

slight wear rear brake discs

Pass 29 Jan 2013 63,166 miles

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

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

both front tyres low on inner edges

Pass 17 Jan 2012 58,700 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 53,709 miles

front brake discs worn

gouge in n/s/r outer tyre wall

rear brake discs worn

rear disc pads getting low

Pass 10 Mar 2010 48,022 miles

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

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

small cut n/s/r outer tyre wall

Pass 10 Mar 2009 39,088 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 29,673 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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BM06 BYE is a 2006 BMW M5 in Red 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 BM06 BYE, 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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BM06 BYE is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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