MOT Status
ValidMileage
75,576 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front tyre starting to show cracks
Offside Front tyre starting to show cracks
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Central Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside (1.1.11 (c))
Central Brake pipe excessively corroded offside (1.1.11 (c))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
BOTH REAR TYRES CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both front tyres inner tread shows blisters appearing
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tyres 2mm tread rears
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the BMW M5?
Based on 93,993 MOT tests across 8,068 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ST56 LXU is a 2006 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 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 ST56 LXU, 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 ST56 LXU registered?
ST56 LXU is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 8 December 2006.
Is ST56 LXU safe to buy?
The MOT history for ST56 LXU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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