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VU56 ASZ

2006 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

56,881 mi
Last recorded56,881 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 ASZ
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 56,881 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 55,359 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 54,390 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 54,386 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2021 54,302 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 54,302 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 52,342 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 51,061 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 48,780 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 46,547 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 41,462 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 41,462 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 40,220 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 38,619 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 38,619 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2012 37,340 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 34,945 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 30,954 miles

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

cut onouter wall off rear near side tyer

Pass 20 Oct 2009 24,886 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

smll cuts on outer wall off near side rear tyer

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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VU56 ASZ is a 2006 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VU56 ASZ, 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 VU56 ASZ registered?

VU56 ASZ is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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