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MT56 JXL

2006 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

105,023 mi
Last recorded105,023 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 JXL
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 105,023 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 102,618 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively ALL (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 96,924 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 89,576 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 88,753 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 88,753 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Jan 2016 86,095 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 85,745 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 85,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm and bald on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 76,854 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 69,107 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2012 61,640 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 55,336 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 43,312 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 32,769 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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MT56 JXL is a 2006 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MT56 JXL, 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 MT56 JXL registered?

MT56 JXL is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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