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BY05 NEZ

2006 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

58,120 mi
Last recorded58,120 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBY05 NEZ
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2024 58,120 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2024 58,070 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2024 58,006 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 57,537 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 54,991 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 50,367 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 49,653 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 47,618 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 44,025 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s rear (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s rear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s rear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s rear (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 49,947 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s rear (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 36,207 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 34,077 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 30,119 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 30,119 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 28,116 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 23,844 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 19,658 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Mar 2010 16,547 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 14,233 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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BY05 NEZ is a 2006 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BY05 NEZ, 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 BY05 NEZ registered?

BY05 NEZ is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 28 June 2006.

Is BY05 NEZ safe to buy?

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