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J50 OBW

2006 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,368 mi
Last recorded64,368 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 OBW
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 28 Mar 2025 64,368 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 64,358 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 64,131 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 62,822 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 61,207 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 55,761 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 55,237 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 51,116 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 37,712 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 22 Oct 2010 31,376 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 27,561 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)

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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J50 OBW is a 2006 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J50 OBW, 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 J50 OBW registered?

J50 OBW is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 27 December 2006.

Is J50 OBW safe to buy?

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