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AT05 PUD

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

61,093 mi
Last recorded61,093 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT05 PUD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 61,093 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 60,287 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 59,181 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 57,369 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 55,699 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 54,469 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 53,505 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 51,729 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 51,728 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2017 50,531 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre cut but smaller than 25mm

Pass 18 Oct 2016 48,789 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 46,536 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 44,768 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 42,186 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 39,208 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 36,925 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 33,915 miles

passed emission too low to register on test

Pass 15 Oct 2009 32,310 miles

Nail in nearside 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)

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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AT05 PUD 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 94.4%.

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 AT05 PUD, 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 AT05 PUD registered?

AT05 PUD is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 October 2006.

Is AT05 PUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AT05 PUD shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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