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YK56 EZF

2006 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

60,141 mi
Last recorded60,141 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 EZF
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 60,141 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 59,680 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear oil leak from rear differential

Pass 21 Jun 2023 58,634 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring components.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 58,634 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring components.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 57,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 55,046 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Jul 2019 53,783 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Aug 2018 52,814 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 52,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Braking system leaking under (under tray) (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2017 49,564 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 47,919 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 45,518 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 43,286 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 39,650 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 39,238 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 13 Jan 2012 32,631 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 24,591 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 24,056 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 18,537 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YK56 EZF is a 2006 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YK56 EZF, 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 YK56 EZF registered?

YK56 EZF is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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