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AK06 ZTN

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

168,851 mi
Last recorded168,851 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 ZTN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 168,851 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 160,242 miles

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

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

airbag light on

Fail 8 Aug 2016 160,242 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 4 Aug 2015 150,600 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 136,980 miles

Nearside Rear 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 10 Aug 2013 120,068 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 107,750 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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 18 Aug 2011 98,335 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 94,032 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 74,913 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 74,913 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 62,182 miles

Offside rear tyre is worn low on inner edge. Nearside front tyre has a slight buldge on inner wall.

Fail 20 Apr 2009 62,182 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

No brake performance check carried out due to nearsid erear tyre condition.

Offside rear tyre is worn low on inner edge. Nearside front tyre has a slight buldge on inner wall.

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 ZTN is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AK06 ZTN, 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 AK06 ZTN registered?

AK06 ZTN is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 April 2006.

Is AK06 ZTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK06 ZTN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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