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CU06 RFJ

2006 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,929 mi
Last recorded102,929 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU06 RFJ
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 102,929 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 98,636 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 92,254 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 92,254 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 86,143 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 81,421 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2012 72,844 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 69,425 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 59,480 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 59,479 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 41,108 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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CU06 RFJ is a 2006 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CU06 RFJ, 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 CU06 RFJ registered?

CU06 RFJ is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 2 June 2006.

Is CU06 RFJ safe to buy?

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