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FR56 ABR

2006 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,297 mi
Last recorded116,297 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR56 ABR
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 116,297 miles

Horn not working properly vibration felt when pressing horn (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 115,262 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 115,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear valve stem split

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 113,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 113,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 5 May 2016 107,250 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 99,203 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 95,190 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 93,207 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 91,215 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 89,082 miles

front and rear discs slightly pitted

How Reliable is the BMW M5?

Based on 93,993 MOT tests across 8,068 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
3,845
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
8,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,017
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,177
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 883
Headlamp aim too low 833
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 807
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FR56 ABR is a 2006 BMW M5 in Silver with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2006 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 61,365 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW M5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,017 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FR56 ABR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M5 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 20 years old, this BMW M5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FR56 ABR registered?

FR56 ABR is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is FR56 ABR safe to buy?

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