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YG56 WDW

2006 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

87,184 mi
Last recorded87,184 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 WDW
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 87,184 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 87,171 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 87,171 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 87,102 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 87,098 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine start overheated (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (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))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 86,574 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 83,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at centre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 83,879 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system at clip above drive shaft (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2016 82,855 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 82,853 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 76,905 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2015 76,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 69,537 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 69,533 miles

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

ADVISE BOTH REAR TYRES 1.6mm

ADVISE ENGINE OIL LEAK

ADVISE NAIL IN N/SIDE FRONT TYRE

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 58,618 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 55,412 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 55,412 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 41,786 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear discs corroded

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Sep 2010 28,105 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 22,979 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 WDW is a 2006 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WDW, 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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YG56 WDW is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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