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BO55 BMW

2006 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

22,095 mi
Last recorded22,095 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO55 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 22,095 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 22,073 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 22,058 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 21,149 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 20,694 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 20,383 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 20,365 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 20,306 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 20,156 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 16,490 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 15,219 miles

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

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

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2014 13,074 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 12,221 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 11,743 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 11,550 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 11,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 10,332 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 7,510 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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BO55 BMW is a 2006 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 BO55 BMW, 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 BO55 BMW registered?

BO55 BMW is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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