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YF56 MPY

2006 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

59,852 mi
Last recorded59,852 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 MPY
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 59,852 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 56,460 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 56,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 55,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Bald On Inner Edge

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

Offside Front Tyre Bald On Inner Edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Low Tone Horn Not Working

Pass 4 Feb 2015 48,943 miles

Only one of the horns working

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 42,266 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 42,257 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 38,137 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 35,073 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 31,602 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 31,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2009 24,732 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 24,732 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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YF56 MPY is a 2006 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YF56 MPY, 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 YF56 MPY registered?

YF56 MPY is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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