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HY55 FBN

2006 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

103,586 mi
Last recorded103,586 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 FBN
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 103,586 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 101,918 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 99,255 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 86,785 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 85,032 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 79,600 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 79,600 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 72,438 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2013 67,060 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 56,730 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 53,678 miles

both front brake discs in poor condition on inside edge=both front tyres wearing very low

Pass 10 May 2010 41,174 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 32,069 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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HY55 FBN 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 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HY55 FBN, 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 HY55 FBN registered?

HY55 FBN is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 1 January 2006.

Is HY55 FBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY55 FBN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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