2006 BMW M5 5.0L Petrol · M55 NCX
2006 BMW M5 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2006. Recorded mileage 70,639 miles. MOT expired on 17 Mar 2018. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Mar 2018
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,639 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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M55 NCX Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 26/03/2018
- 70,639 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M55 NCX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW M5 (M55 NCX) between April 2009 and March 2018.
The record contains 9 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 26 March 2018 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”.
M55 NCX Mileage History
- 06/04/200934,467 mi
- 06/04/200934,467 mi
- 01/04/201042,797 mi+8,330 mi
- 11/03/201149,990 mi+7,193 mi
- 02/03/201255,517 mi+5,527 mi
- 02/03/201255,517 mi
- 12/02/201360,936 mi+5,419 mi
- 06/03/201464,227 mi+3,291 mi
- 05/03/201566,325 mi+2,098 mi
- 05/03/201566,325 mi
- 17/03/201669,087 mi+2,762 mi
- 18/03/201669,087 mi
- 17/03/201770,455 mi+1,368 mi
- 26/03/201870,639 mi+184 mi
Average of roughly 4,033 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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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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