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AD55 AXH

2006 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

178,046 mi
Last recorded178,046 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 AXH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 7 Nov 2025 178,046 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 175,031 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 172,356 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 168,654 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency 16%

Pass 2 Nov 2021 163,912 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 161,785 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 159,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 155,180 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under trays fitted blocking the view of components

Pass 10 Nov 2017 152,122 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

trays fitted to the underside of the vehicle blocking the view of components

Pass 25 Oct 2016 147,837 miles

trays fitted to the underside of the vehicle blocking the view of some components

Pass 28 Oct 2015 143,450 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x mains (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2014 137,555 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 130,103 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 123,564 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 117,186 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 109,761 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 101,416 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 95,985 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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AD55 AXH is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AD55 AXH, 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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What year was AD55 AXH registered?

AD55 AXH is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 January 2006.

Is AD55 AXH safe to buy?

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