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B4 FFM

2006 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

93,413 mi
Last recorded93,413 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 FFM
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 93,413 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 93,392 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 92,945 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 92,557 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 92,185 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 91,741 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 89,379 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 84,213 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 82,309 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 81,599 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 81,268 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 81,268 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 77,301 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 76,929 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

oil leak suspect oil cooler

Fail 20 Jan 2015 76,929 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

oil leak suspect oil cooler

Pass 10 Jan 2014 63,835 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

damage to n/s/f wheel and tyre

Fail 7 Jan 2014 63,715 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

damage to n/s/f wheel and tyre

Pass 9 Jan 2013 57,552 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Dec 2012 57,505 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

nearside rear tyre om limit

Pass 23 Dec 2011 47,404 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 43,439 miles

both rear tyres on limit of wear

nearside front brake pad warning wire loose

Pass 9 Apr 2010 36,569 miles

Chip in window screen (out side sweep area)

Front wipers slightly worn

Pass 19 Feb 2009 29,708 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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B4 FFM is a 2006 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 B4 FFM, 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 B4 FFM registered?

B4 FFM is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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