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YK56 HVG

2006 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

90,153 mi
Last recorded90,153 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 90,153 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 86,945 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 83,501 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 83,391 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 285 35 r19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255 40 r19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 285 35 r19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 82,754 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 82,737 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer sidewall(no cords showing) and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm trtead depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 81,196 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 79,249 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 79,249 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 76,117 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 76,116 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 71,306 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 63,806 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 58,900 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 58,806 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 53,992 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 48,933 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 10 Sep 2013 43,931 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 39,217 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing slightly inner edges

Pass 15 Sep 2011 33,285 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre has cut not to cords

Pass 22 Sep 2010 29,683 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 21,823 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 21,798 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 HVG is a 2006 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YK56 HVG, 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 HVG registered?

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

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