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C12 SKC

2006 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

85,402 mi
Last recorded85,402 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 SKC
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 85,402 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 84,300 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 83,011 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 82,847 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 82,847 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 82,826 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 80,400 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 73,401 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 73,401 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 64,335 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 53,545 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 41,194 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 41,194 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 32,399 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 32,399 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 29,383 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 24,453 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 20,259 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 15,662 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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C12 SKC is a 2006 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 C12 SKC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C12 SKC registered?

C12 SKC is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is C12 SKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C12 SKC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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