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AJ06 OGV

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

135,769 mi
Last recorded135,769 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 OGV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 135,769 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 131,693 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 126,830 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 122,683 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 121,134 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 120,056 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 116,086 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 112,411 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 107,710 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 103,876 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 100,223 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 95,598 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 95,535 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 89,908 miles

O/S/R tyre has stepping to tread

Pass 19 Sep 2011 76,893 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 63,443 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 63,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 51,624 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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AJ06 OGV is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black 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 AJ06 OGV, 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 AJ06 OGV registered?

AJ06 OGV is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 June 2006.

Is AJ06 OGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ06 OGV 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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