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M5 CXC

2006 BMW 550

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

180,146 mi
Last recorded180,146 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 55085,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 CXC
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 180,146 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 178,169 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 176,502 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 175,509 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 171,990 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 171,886 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 171,886 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 166,286 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s,o/s and centre ()

Pass 21 Dec 2018 157,389 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Dec 2017 143,721 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 128,038 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 112,286 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 163,313 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 163,303 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 147,464 miles

n/s/f tyre worn inside edge

Fail 18 Nov 2013 147,461 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f tyre worn inside edge

Pass 30 Nov 2012 130,124 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 130,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jul 2012 76,442 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2011 72,948 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 67,175 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 57,150 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 56,679 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 550?

Based on 5,870 MOT tests across 446 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
5,487
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
446
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 79
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 78
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 51
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 38
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M5 CXC is a 2006 BMW 550 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2006 BMW 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 85,166 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 550 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M5 CXC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 550 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M5 CXC registered?

M5 CXC is a 2006 BMW 550, first registered on 26 May 2006.

Is M5 CXC safe to buy?

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