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DF06 NLM

2006 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

118,594 mi
Last recorded118,594 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF06 NLM
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 118,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 114,847 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 114,847 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 112,239 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 108,249 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 102,645 miles

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

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 15 Mar 2017 98,352 miles

some corrosion to rear 0f both front to rear brake pipes

some play offside front <rear>lower arm inner bush

Pass 23 Jan 2016 91,935 miles

slight wear o/s front lower arm inner bush

Pass 30 Jan 2015 86,713 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 85,221 miles

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

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 18 Dec 2012 82,993 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2012 79,057 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 70,696 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 70,696 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 61,976 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 61,471 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 41,945 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 32,234 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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DF06 NLM is a 2006 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DF06 NLM, 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 DF06 NLM registered?

DF06 NLM is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is DF06 NLM safe to buy?

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