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CY06 FCL

2006 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

82,711 mi
Last recorded82,711 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY06 FCL
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 82,711 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 78,109 miles

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))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 78,109 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 69,034 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 65,359 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 65,359 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 62,138 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left to right rear upper body (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 58,223 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 54,818 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 54,812 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 51,111 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 48,573 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 44,449 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2014 41,029 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2013 35,844 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 32,781 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 28,624 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 24,686 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 19,607 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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)

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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CY06 FCL is a 2006 BMW M5 in Grey with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 CY06 FCL, 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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What year was CY06 FCL registered?

CY06 FCL is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 30 May 2006.

Is CY06 FCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY06 FCL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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