2006 BMW M5 5.0L Petrol · S8 XAY
2006 BMW M5 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 03/03/2006. Recorded mileage 118,686 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,686 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 4999cc
S8 XAY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2025
- 118,686 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.
S8 XAY Mileage History
- 18/06/2022112,450 mi
- 19/07/2023114,921 mi+2,471 mi
- 19/07/2024117,460 mi+2,539 mi
- 25/09/2025118,686 mi+1,226 mi
Average of roughly 1,906 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
S8 XAY 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 (S8 XAY) between June 2022 and September 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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