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YJ56 VCF

2006 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

68,426 mi
Last recorded68,426 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ56 VCF
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 68,426 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 68,217 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 68,215 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Wheel bolt(s) missing front and rear (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 68,032 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 68,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 285/35zr19 conti (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 66,211 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2013 57,294 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 53,097 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 13 Aug 2012 53,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 26 Oct 2011 46,139 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 12 Oct 2010 38,758 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 31,115 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 30,960 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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YJ56 VCF is a 2006 BMW M5 in Black 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 YJ56 VCF, 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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YJ56 VCF is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 1 October 2006.

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