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YD56 HLE

2006 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,391 mi
Last recorded160,391 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD56 HLE
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 160,391 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre perished and worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished and worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2016 159,663 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 158,189 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 13 Mar 2014 156,681 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 156,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 152,765 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 141,336 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 141,331 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2010 108,470 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 84,496 miles

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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YD56 HLE is a 2006 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YD56 HLE, 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 YD56 HLE registered?

YD56 HLE is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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