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PJ56 FWW

2006 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

93,520 mi
Last recorded93,520 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 FWW
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 93,520 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 93,165 miles

Minor exhaust leak, offside cat joint.

Pass 15 Dec 2023 91,107 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 90,292 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 89,636 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 88,733 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 87,810 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Jan 2019 81,729 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 75,684 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 74,647 miles

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 70,666 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 65,032 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jul 2014 58,943 miles

Front wipers smearing

Pass 31 Jul 2013 50,747 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 40,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Lower Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front inner brake pad worn low

Pass 8 Jul 2011 30,669 miles

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

all 4 brake discs worn

Fail 7 Jul 2011 30,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

all 4 brake discs worn

both rear tyres starting to get low on tread on edges

Pass 30 Jul 2010 20,866 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 10,779 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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PJ56 FWW is a 2006 BMW M5 in Grey with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 PJ56 FWW, 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 PJ56 FWW registered?

PJ56 FWW is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 9 November 2006.

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