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J46 BLE

2006 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,231 mi
Last recorded86,231 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ46 BLE
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 86,231 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 85,919 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 85,206 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 84,241 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 83,995 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 83,436 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 80,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jan 2018 80,725 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working l.e.d. unit (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 78,225 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 21 Dec 2015 75,637 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 72,116 miles

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

n/s/f wheel bearing noisy

Pass 18 Dec 2013 67,087 miles

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

advise boyh front tyres wearing on inner and outer tread

cut in nearside front tyre side wall but not through to ply or cords

Fail 17 Dec 2013 67,087 miles

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

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

advise boyh front tyres wearing on inner and outer tread

cut in nearside front tyre side wall but not through to ply or cords

Pass 21 Dec 2012 59,116 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

Fail 21 Dec 2012 59,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

Pass 21 Dec 2011 47,783 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 47,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 42,145 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 35,924 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 29,119 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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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J46 BLE is a 2006 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J46 BLE, 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 J46 BLE registered?

J46 BLE is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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