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2006 BMW M5 5.0L Petrol · V10 AKB

V10 AKB

2006 BMW M5 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 05 May 2006. Recorded mileage 84,502 miles. MOT expired on 18 Aug 2026.

Make & Model
BMW M5
Year / Origin
2006 · Worcester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 18 Aug 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
84,502 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 5.0L
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MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 18 Aug 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2006
Engine
4999cc
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V10 AKB Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2025
  • 84,502 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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V10 AKB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Jul 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW M5 (V10 AKB) between October 2022 and August 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 13 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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V10 AKB Mileage History

  1. 07/10/202276,808 mi
  2. 19/08/202481,832 mi+5,024 mi
  3. 13/08/202584,502 mi+2,670 mi
  4. 13/08/202584,502 mi

Average of roughly 2,699 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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2006 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Good MOT pass rate (75%)
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