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A2 VCA

2006 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

123,239 mi
Last recorded123,239 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 VCA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2024 123,239 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2024 123,236 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 107,391 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 100,403 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 97,914 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 97,225 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 96,589 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 95,388 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 94,170 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 92,352 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 89,196 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 76,798 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil on lower engine cover

Pass 29 Apr 2013 69,853 miles

Emission smoke level to clean to obtain measurement

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2012 60,710 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 52,203 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 42,885 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 42,857 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 30,419 miles

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

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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A2 VCA is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A2 VCA, 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 A2 VCA registered?

A2 VCA is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 April 2006.

Is A2 VCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 VCA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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