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AK06 EKB

2006 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

263,027 mi
Last recorded263,027 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 EKB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 263,027 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 256,282 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 256,279 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 231,712 miles

damage to nsf

exhaust corroded

flywheel noisey

Pass 22 Mar 2017 217,797 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 204,252 miles

Near side rear tyre worn

Off side rear

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 197,133 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 197,131 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 189,343 miles

Accident damage to front and rear bumpers

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2014 189,343 miles

Accident damage to front and rear bumpers

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2012 160,263 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 160,260 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 137,122 miles

Engine and vehicle undershields fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2011 137,119 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Engine and vehicle undershields fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2010 110,308 miles

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

front tyres & nearside rear tyre worn

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted/lower covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2009 85,535 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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AK06 EKB is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK06 EKB, 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 AK06 EKB registered?

AK06 EKB is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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