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YD56 XLX

2006 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

87,141 mi
Last recorded87,141 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 87,141 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 85,042 miles

rear lower arm bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 Mar 2015 78,005 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 66,554 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 62,256 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

near side front brake disc pitted and scored

near side rear brake disc outer face pitted

off side front brake disc pitted and scored

off side rear brake disc outer face pitted

slight brake judder from off side front

Pass 12 Mar 2012 58,712 miles

front brake discs corroded on faces

rear brake discs corroded on faces

Fail 21 Feb 2012 58,386 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake discs pitted

rear discs pitted

Pass 9 Mar 2011 55,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 53,107 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 50,756 miles

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 XLX 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 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XLX, 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 XLX registered?

YD56 XLX is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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