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J3 HWO

2006 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,954 mi
Last recorded73,954 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 HWO
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 73,954 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2016 73,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/40/19 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 67,120 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 61,282 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 61,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 54,256 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 45,209 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 33,409 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 21,369 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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J3 HWO is a 2006 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J3 HWO, 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 J3 HWO registered?

J3 HWO is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 27 December 2006.

Is J3 HWO safe to buy?

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