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YY56 MUW

2006 BMW M5

White Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,342 mi
Last recorded68,342 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 MUW
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2012 68,342 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

play in front suspension brake reaction arm bushes

Pass 11 May 2011 65,394 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 61,164 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 60,373 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 59,607 miles

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

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

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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YY56 MUW is a 2006 BMW M5 in White with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YY56 MUW, 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 YY56 MUW registered?

YY56 MUW is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 11 December 2006.

Is YY56 MUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY56 MUW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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