MOT Status
ValidMileage
118,686 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
both front tyres worn on outer edge
both rear tyres close to limit
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
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
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)
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)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
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)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
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)
Baby seat fitted on offside rear outer seat belt
Nearside front tyre outerwall cut but not deep enough to reach the cords
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for S8 XAY shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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