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GP56 FEX

2006 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP56 FEX
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022
Fail 22 Sep 2022 93,567 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 90,845 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 90,843 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 87,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 87,764 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 82,794 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 82,792 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 76,791 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 71,792 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 71,779 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 71,745 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Engine management light on

Nearside Inner Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2015 69,561 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 61,260 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2012 51,534 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 45,865 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 41,129 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 41,115 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front undertray damaged

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

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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GP56 FEX is a 2006 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GP56 FEX, 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 GP56 FEX registered?

GP56 FEX is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 16 December 2006.

Is GP56 FEX safe to buy?

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