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S8 XAY

2006 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

118,686 mi
Last recorded118,686 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 XAY
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 118,686 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 117,460 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 114,921 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 112,450 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 101,033 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 98,096 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 93,642 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 89,770 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge

both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 15 Oct 2016 82,131 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear low in places (also small cut in tread)

Rear Inner brake pads look to be starting to wear thin (limited view)

light corrosion to metal brake pipe to o/s rear

Fail 14 Oct 2016 82,109 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear low in places (also small cut in tread)

Rear Inner brake pads look to be starting to wear thin (limited view)

light corrosion to metal brake pipe to o/s rear

Pass 15 Oct 2015 69,803 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 69,803 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 59,701 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2013 50,161 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 43,732 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 43,732 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 39,181 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 38,971 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 27,752 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 23,550 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 16,890 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 14,493 miles

Baby seat fitted on offside rear outer seat belt

Nearside front tyre outerwall cut but not deep enough to reach the cords

Fail 13 Feb 2009 14,493 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Baby seat fitted on offside rear outer seat belt

Nearside front tyre outerwall cut but not deep enough to reach the cords

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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S8 XAY is a 2006 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S8 XAY, 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 S8 XAY registered?

S8 XAY is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 3 March 2006.

Is S8 XAY safe to buy?

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