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AV06 XYG

2006 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,145 mi
Last recorded184,145 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 XYG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 184,145 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 184,145 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 249,463 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 249,463 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 141,315 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 113,073 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2013 111,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake pads worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2012 76,668 miles

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

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

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

emmisions to clean to read

Pass 4 Jul 2011 63,611 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 56,677 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 56,677 miles

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

two slight bulges in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 3 Jul 2009 41,484 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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AV06 XYG is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AV06 XYG, 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 AV06 XYG registered?

AV06 XYG is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 June 2006.

Is AV06 XYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV06 XYG shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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