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2 EJO

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

117,751 mi
Last recorded117,751 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 EJO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 117,751 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

under covers fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2024 116,429 miles

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

under covers fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2023 115,369 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Aug 2022 114,302 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 112,965 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 111,355 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 110,643 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 109,175 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 107,714 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 107,714 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 106,278 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 102,572 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 99,566 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 31 Aug 2013 95,621 miles

near side and off side track rod ends worn

Pass 31 Aug 2012 92,425 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 89,686 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 85,923 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 81,073 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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2 EJO is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2006 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 108,709 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 2 EJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 2 EJO registered?

2 EJO is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 September 2006.

Is 2 EJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2 EJO shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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