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MM54 ASH

2006 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

104,071 mi
Last recorded104,071 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM54 ASH
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2018 104,071 miles

Evidence of rear tyres rubbing on plastic under wing panels

front to rear rigid brake pipes corroded at rear

Fail 9 Nov 2018 104,071 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases offside and nearside (6.1.2 (a))

Evidence of rear tyres rubbing on plastic under wing panels

front to rear rigid brake pipes corroded at rear

Pass 9 May 2017 85,762 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2016 74,171 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 70,247 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 62,578 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 55,045 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 48,176 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2011 42,838 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 33,811 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 22,994 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 20,308 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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MM54 ASH is a 2006 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MM54 ASH, 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 MM54 ASH registered?

MM54 ASH is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 13 September 2006.

Is MM54 ASH safe to buy?

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