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BF56 ZYX

2006 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

51,408 mi
Last recorded51,408 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 ZYX
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 51,408 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 51,393 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 51,326 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 49,217 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))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 47,174 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 47,079 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 46,646 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 45,758 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 45,171 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 45,171 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 17 May 2014 43,340 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 43,270 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 40,739 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2011 38,274 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 34,412 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 29,401 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 29,399 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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BF56 ZYX is a 2006 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 BF56 ZYX, 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 BF56 ZYX registered?

BF56 ZYX is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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The MOT history for BF56 ZYX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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