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GXZ 5542

2006 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,267 mi
Last recorded62,267 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGXZ 5542
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 62,267 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x 1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 60,744 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 59,833 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil strut (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 59,726 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside both front, both rear and both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 59,100 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2019 57,738 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2017 54,688 miles

sill,underbody & engine covers fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2017 54,688 miles

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

sill,underbody & engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2016 49,032 miles

sill,underbody & engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2015 43,478 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 43,478 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 38,967 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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front tyres wearing low inner edges

Pass 17 Dec 2014 33,301 miles

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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GXZ 5542 is a 2006 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GXZ 5542, 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 GXZ 5542 registered?

GXZ 5542 is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 1 January 2006.

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