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AX06 CUG

2006 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

172,160 mi
Last recorded172,160 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX06 CUG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 172,160 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 166,846 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 166,843 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 157,590 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 144,772 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 134,257 miles

Both rear tyres are worn smooth on the inner edges, and the nearside one is on the legal wear limit.

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 14 Dec 2013 124,390 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 114,445 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 114,441 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 105,051 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2010 91,625 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres worn bald on inner edges

front brake discs worn

Pass 30 Dec 2010 91,625 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)

both rear tyres worn bald on inner edges

front brake discs worn

Pass 16 Dec 2009 86,779 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 86,779 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 72,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside 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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AX06 CUG is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AX06 CUG, 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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AX06 CUG is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 June 2006.

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