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B3 JWC

2006 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

43,847 mi
Last recorded43,847 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 JWC
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 43,847 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 42,803 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 42,322 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 41,230 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 39,657 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 37,810 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 36,016 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 34,411 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 32,191 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 31,160 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 26,886 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 22,037 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 17,892 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 17,499 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 16,479 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 16,479 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 14,589 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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B3 JWC is a 2006 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 B3 JWC, 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 B3 JWC registered?

B3 JWC is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 17 March 2006.

Is B3 JWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 JWC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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