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906 REH

2006 BMW 5 Series

Gold Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

45,846 mi
Last recorded45,846 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration906 REH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 45,846 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 43,608 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 40,899 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 38,579 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Nov 2021 35,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED, INSIDE FACE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED, INSIDE FACE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 34,750 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED,INSIDE FACE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED,INSIDE FACE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 34,010 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 31,953 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 30,197 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 30,190 miles

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2016 28,254 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 26,037 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 24,116 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2013 21,773 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2012 19,476 miles

both front tyres slightly miss-shaped on inner edge

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit / slightly miss-shaped

Pass 12 Dec 2011 16,966 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low in centre of tread

Pass 16 Dec 2010 13,552 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 10,673 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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906 REH is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Gold with a 2,979cc petrol 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 906 REH, 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 906 REH registered?

906 REH is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 December 2006.

Is 906 REH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 906 REH 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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