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A17 SEU

2006 BMW 5 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

278,273 mi
Last recorded278,273 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 SEU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 278,273 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 278,270 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/45/17/99W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 268,731 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres worn on the inner edges [ 245/45/17/99W ]

both rear tyres worn low [ 2.5 mm approx ]

Fail 27 Aug 2024 268,726 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn [ rear arm ] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn on the inner edges [ 245/45/17/99W ]

both rear tyres worn low [ 2.5 mm approx ]

Pass 1 Sep 2023 249,785 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

rear inner brake pads low

Fail 31 Aug 2023 249,784 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

rear inner brake pads low

Pass 17 Aug 2022 225,475 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/35/19/91Y (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner [ front bush ] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner [front bush ] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre is slightly worn on the inner edge

Fail 12 Aug 2022 225,474 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 275/30/19/91Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/35/19/91Y (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working inner (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner [ front bush ] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner [front bush ] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre is slightly worn on the inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2021 208,424 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 208,424 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 188,222 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both front tyres slightly worn on the inner edges

Pass 9 May 2019 169,551 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 149,244 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

wind screen damaged

Pass 5 May 2017 129,479 miles

both front tyres low tread on edges [ 245/35/19/93Y ]

windscreen damaged

Fail 5 May 2017 129,479 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)

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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front tyres low tread on edges [ 245/35/19/93Y ]

front brake pads low

windscreen damaged

Pass 6 May 2016 106,295 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 May 2016 106,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 83,574 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 77,828 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 65,457 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 55,226 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 49,492 miles

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

UNABLE TO TEST SOME STEERING/SUSPENSION/BRAKE COMPONANTS UNDERTRAYS FITTED.

Fail 2 Jul 2011 49,467 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

UNABLE TO TEST SOME STEERING/SUSPENSION/BRAKE COMPONANTS UNDERTRAYS FITTED.

Pass 30 Jun 2010 45,038 miles

UNABLE TO TEST SOME STEERING/BRAKE/SUSPENSION COMPONANTS DUE TO UNDERTRAY BEING FITTED.

Fail 26 Jun 2010 44,935 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

UNABLE TO TEST SOME STEERING/BRAKE/SUSPENSION COMPONANTS DUE TO UNDERTRAY BEING FITTED.

Pass 6 Jul 2009 35,245 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 34,868 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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A17 SEU is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A17 SEU, 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.

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A17 SEU is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 June 2006.

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