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RX56 WSD

2006 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,348 mi
Last recorded84,348 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX56 WSD
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 84,348 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 84,089 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 83,838 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 80,119 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 77,835 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 74,655 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 74,529 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2017 66,534 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very worn on inside edge & won't be many miles before cords are showing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 59,157 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 52,354 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 44,042 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 34,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2011 30,437 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 21,509 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 16,009 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 16,009 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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RX56 WSD is a 2006 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RX56 WSD, 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 RX56 WSD registered?

RX56 WSD is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is RX56 WSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX56 WSD shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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