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A550 BMW

2006 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,028 mi
Last recorded126,028 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA550 BMW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 126,028 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 120,085 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 120,085 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 114,110 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 108,829 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 102,927 miles

engine smokes slightly

Fail 15 Oct 2021 102,895 miles

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

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

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

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

engine smokes slightly

Pass 19 Oct 2020 97,151 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 92,493 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 89,482 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 84,760 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 78,922 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 70,048 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 65,408 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 60,341 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 54,052 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 46,595 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 37,480 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 30,586 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 30,481 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 30,479 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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A550 BMW is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A550 BMW, 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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A550 BMW is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 June 2006.

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