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EU56 XCL

2006 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,570 mi
Last recorded90,570 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 90,570 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 90,570 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 88,612 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective advise re weld both rear mounting brackets (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 73,890 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 73,890 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 69,530 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 62,037 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil leaking

Pass 28 Jan 2015 55,586 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 50,064 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 47,191 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 47,191 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 47,191 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 39,944 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 35,057 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 XCL is a 2006 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EU56 XCL, 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 EU56 XCL registered?

EU56 XCL is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 13 September 2006.

Is EU56 XCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU56 XCL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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