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CX06 HLJ

2006 BMW M5

Red Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,015 mi
Last recorded132,015 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX06 HLJ
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 132,015 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 131,373 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 130,791 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 128,625 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 128,597 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 124,893 miles

Central Rear diff oil leak .

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jul 2017 123,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 123,634 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 118,591 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 118,561 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing fuel flap does not open (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Lower Headlamp aim too low o/s/f aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers not working (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 113,588 miles

both front tyre wearing low on innner edges

Fail 10 Jul 2015 113,588 miles

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

both front tyre wearing low on innner edges

Pass 7 Aug 2014 106,615 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 104,701 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 17 Jan 2013 95,865 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 90,070 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Dec 2011 90,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 75,541 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 65,074 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 54,125 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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CX06 HLJ is a 2006 BMW M5 in Red with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CX06 HLJ, 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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CX06 HLJ is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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