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AF06 WTU

2006 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

162,962 mi
Last recorded162,962 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 WTU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 162,962 miles

Handbrake Lever Long Travel

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre Inner Edge Worn

Pass 28 Feb 2020 155,203 miles

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

hand brake

Pass 25 Feb 2019 143,610 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 131,673 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Feb 2018 131,677 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 127,346 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 119,789 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 111,266 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 101,429 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 93,138 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 81,417 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake pipes starting to get rusty

Pass 9 Mar 2011 71,399 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 58,756 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 43,504 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 43,504 miles

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

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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AF06 WTU is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AF06 WTU, 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 AF06 WTU registered?

AF06 WTU is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 March 2006.

Is AF06 WTU safe to buy?

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