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YG56 EYK

2006 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,035 mi
Last recorded84,035 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 EYK
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 84,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear diff oil leak

Fail 31 May 2014 84,030 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear diff oil leak

Pass 31 May 2013 72,946 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both rear tyres ON LEGAL LIMIT 285/35ZR19

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

light bodywork damage to both rear sides of vehicle

rear diff oil leak

Fail 23 May 2012 61,335 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 23 May 2012 61,335 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 11 May 2011 37,039 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 18,194 miles

advise manufacturers undertrays fitted.

Pass 25 Sep 2009 14,075 miles

Nearside Rear 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 31 Oct 2008 5,968 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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YG56 EYK is a 2006 BMW M5 in Silver with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YG56 EYK, 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 YG56 EYK registered?

YG56 EYK is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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The MOT history for YG56 EYK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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