2006 BMW M5 5.0L Petrol · B5 RAY
2006 BMW M5 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 07 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 37,647 miles. MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,647 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
B5 RAY Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2025
- 37,647 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: Good
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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.
B5 RAY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2006 BMW M5 (B5 RAY) between November 2025 and November 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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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- Rod Bearing Wear / Throttle Actuator FailureSerious
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 StressSerious
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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