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AA05 WEA

2006 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,528 mi
Last recorded136,528 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA05 WEA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 136,528 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 133,098 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 132,017 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 128,991 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 126,834 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 123,820 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 123,764 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Aug 2019 113,270 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 110,177 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 110,177 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall.. Marked 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 105,637 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 102,391 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 96,739 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 84,428 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 75,829 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 75,828 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 69,105 miles

ADVISE NAIL IN O/SIDE FRONT TYRE

Pass 27 Jul 2010 61,464 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 61,464 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 49,728 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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AA05 WEA is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AA05 WEA, 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 AA05 WEA registered?

AA05 WEA is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 August 2006.

Is AA05 WEA safe to buy?

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