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WJ56 ZRO

2006 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,999 mi
Last recorded81,999 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 ZRO
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 81,999 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 80,951 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff input seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 79,213 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 27 Nov 2023 79,213 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 28 Nov 2022 77,780 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2022 77,780 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2021 76,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 17 Nov 2021 76,437 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearly through to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 23 Nov 2020 74,692 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Osf tyre cracking on outer apex of thread,slight wear on inner apex of thread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2020 74,692 miles

Windscreen washer not working Windscreen washers nw (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Osf tyre cracking on outer apex of thread,slight wear on inner apex of thread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 22 May 2019 73,979 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 73,471 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge/sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

minor stone chip in windscreen but does not affect the drivers view of the road

nearside front tyre has a minor tear on outer sidewall

offside front tyre pressure valve stem deteriorated

offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 18 May 2017 72,754 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on edges.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 9 May 2016 71,430 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 70,135 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 66,318 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 63,704 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 May 2012 59,899 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

power steering fluid low

Pass 14 May 2012 59,899 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

power steering fluid low

Pass 31 May 2011 56,922 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Feb 2011 52,537 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 41,994 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 41,984 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 38,912 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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WJ56 ZRO is a 2006 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJ56 ZRO, 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 WJ56 ZRO registered?

WJ56 ZRO is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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