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PU53 LOW

2006 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

53,734 mi
Last recorded53,734 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPU53 LOW
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2024 53,734 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 52,165 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 51,729 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 50,372 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 47,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 44,986 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 42,982 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 41,219 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 34,965 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2015 33,559 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 28,085 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres worn close to the wear bars.

stone cuts and deterioration cracks tyre treads.

Pass 30 Jan 2013 24,473 miles

front wiper blades are starting to smear

Fail 30 Jan 2013 24,473 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front wiper blades are starting to smear

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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PU53 LOW 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 PU53 LOW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PU53 LOW registered?

PU53 LOW is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is PU53 LOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for PU53 LOW 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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