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EU56 SXE

2006 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

76,410 mi
Last recorded76,410 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU56 SXE
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 76,410 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 70,177 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 68,192 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 62,434 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 58,149 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/f o/s/f tyre wearing on inner egde

Pass 27 May 2014 54,911 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 52,236 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 4 Dec 2012 30,028 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 29,340 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 29,336 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 26,972 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 23,049 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 18,529 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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EU56 SXE is a 2006 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EU56 SXE, 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 EU56 SXE registered?

EU56 SXE is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is EU56 SXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU56 SXE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EU56 SXE have outstanding finance?

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