2006 BMW M5 5.0L Petrol · R55 GBM
2006 BMW M5 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01/12/2006. Recorded mileage 74,772 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,772 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 4999cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
R55 GBM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/04/2025
- 74,772 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Known faults for BMW M5
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
R55 GBM Mileage History
- 01/02/202274,180 mi
- 07/04/202374,452 mi+272 mi
- 29/03/202474,530 mi+78 mi
- 05/04/202574,772 mi+242 mi
Average of roughly 187 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R55 GBM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW M5 (R55 GBM) between February 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Common Problems: BMW M5
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Rod Bearing Wear / Throttle Actuator Failure(Serious)
The V10 E60/E61 M5 is notorious for rod-bearing wear and failing throttle actuators. Both can turn a cheap-looking car into a huge engine bill.
- SMG / DCT / Transmission Heat Stress(Serious)
Fast M5s punish transmissions. E60 SMG hydraulic components, F10 DCT heat stress, and even later automatic driveline components all suffer if the car has been launched repeatedly.
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