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BU06 YRJ

2006 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

119,508 mi
Last recorded119,508 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU06 YRJ
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 119,508 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 111,409 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 111,409 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 103,489 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 94,641 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 93,822 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 91,628 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 89,269 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 83,270 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 80,829 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 80,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

ENG LOWER COVER DAMAGED==ENG COVERS==REAR DISCS BADLY WORN

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 13 Apr 2010 69,117 miles

OIL LEAK==REAR DISCS CORRODED==PADS LOW==FR TYRES 3MM

Pass 26 Mar 2009 52,123 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 51,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

COVERS==REAR DISCS WORN==FR DISCS BADLY WORN/PADS LOW==NSR TYRE2MMOSF TYRE2MM REQ FOUR

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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BU06 YRJ is a 2006 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BU06 YRJ, 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 BU06 YRJ registered?

BU06 YRJ is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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