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YN56 OXT

2006 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,172 mi
Last recorded99,172 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN56 OXT
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 99,172 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2023 99,137 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

under tray and sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2022 97,840 miles

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain components

Pass 20 Nov 2020 95,720 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 95,717 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 91,333 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 86,111 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2017 86,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2016 80,356 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main feed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main feed (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2016 80,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main feed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main feed (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2015 75,213 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main feed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main feed (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2014 69,617 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 64,912 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 59,789 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 30 Jun 2011 56,649 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 56,645 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 45,854 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 38,814 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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YN56 OXT is a 2006 BMW M5 in Silver with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YN56 OXT, 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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YN56 OXT is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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