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J60 FFB

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

151,230 mi
Last recorded151,230 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ60 FFB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 151,230 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 141,233 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 136,152 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 132,723 miles

Rear tyre wear inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2022 130,127 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Park brake Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 127,820 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 125,821 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 124,733 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 123,365 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 122,872 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 120,766 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 117,723 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 116,543 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 101,956 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 87,731 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 87,360 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 55,449 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 50,274 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 50,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 35,660 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

near side front tyre side wall damage

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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J60 FFB is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2006 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 108,709 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J60 FFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J60 FFB registered?

J60 FFB is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 March 2006.

Is J60 FFB safe to buy?

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