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GX56 VAO

2006 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

94,187 mi
Last recorded94,187 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX56 VAO
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 94,187 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 91,739 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 87,108 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 80,201 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Slight damage on outerwall ()

Rear Lower Both sides rear lower wishbone bushes perished

Upper Both front and rear metal brake lines corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2022 80,201 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Slight damage on outerwall ()

Rear Lower Both sides rear lower wishbone bushes perished

Upper Both front and rear metal brake lines corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2021 71,104 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 70,326 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 69,749 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 66,936 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 66,934 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 62,210 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 53,258 miles

COVERS UNDER VEHICLE NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

COVERS UNDER VEHICLE NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 53,248 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

COVERS UNDER VEHICLE NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

COVERS UNDER VEHICLE NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

N/S AND O/S FRONT TYRES ARE LOW ON OUTER EDGES

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 47,079 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 47,077 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 43,538 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 41,709 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 30,841 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 25,489 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 25,481 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 21,037 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 14,875 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 14,871 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

corrosion to front brake discs

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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GX56 VAO is a 2006 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GX56 VAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GX56 VAO registered?

GX56 VAO is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 4 October 2006.

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