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SJ56 GLF

2006 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

105,350 mi
Last recorded105,350 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 GLF
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 105,350 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 104,704 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 103,943 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 103,307 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 102,632 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 102,020 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 101,251 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 99,739 miles

Rear Brake Pads Appear Low

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 98,554 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 98,066 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish/crack on outer edge.

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish/crack on outer edge.

Pass 26 Mar 2016 96,837 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 93,006 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 84,023 miles

engine light showing fault in system

Fail 14 Jan 2014 84,020 miles

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

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

engine light showing fault in system

Pass 24 Jan 2013 78,947 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 66,237 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 60,288 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 53,154 miles

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 16 Sep 2009 42,352 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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SJ56 GLF is a 2006 BMW M5 in Blue 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 SJ56 GLF, 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 SJ56 GLF registered?

SJ56 GLF is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is SJ56 GLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ56 GLF shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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