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N7 CXT

2006 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

97,582 mi
Last recorded97,582 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN7 CXT
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 97,582 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 90,309 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 80,791 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall/tread starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 79,857 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner/rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential pinion seal? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 78,034 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 78,031 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 75,077 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 69,724 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 64,552 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 57,836 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 55,074 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 52,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2012 52,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2010 45,847 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 37,358 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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N7 CXT 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 N7 CXT, 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 N7 CXT registered?

N7 CXT is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 7 June 2006.

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