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YH56 YKX

2006 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,765 mi
Last recorded97,765 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 YKX
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 97,765 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 95,004 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 91,798 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 90,400 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 87,601 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 82,972 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 82,962 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 80,847 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 77,295 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 75,805 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 72,749 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 71,974 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 66,649 miles

front tyres feathering edges

Pass 10 Jul 2014 63,510 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 56,796 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 56,432 miles

cuts in offside front tyre and worn on edges

Fail 9 Aug 2012 56,432 miles

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

cuts in offside front tyre and worn on edges

Pass 18 Jul 2011 54,391 miles

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 21 Jul 2010 47,159 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 37,289 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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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YH56 YKX is a 2006 BMW M5 in Silver with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YH56 YKX, 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 YH56 YKX registered?

YH56 YKX is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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