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AX55 DXG

2006 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

192,721 mi
Last recorded192,721 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX55 DXG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2025 192,721 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 171,765 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 171,757 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 156,240 miles

Exhaust flexi slight Damaged

Nearside Rear Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Undertrays fitted front to rear

Fail 18 Jan 2023 156,168 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust flexi slight Damaged

Nearside Rear Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Undertrays fitted front to rear

Pass 17 Feb 2022 150,526 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both os and ns front brake pipes light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 147,608 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both os and front brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2020 143,599 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both os ad ns front brake pipes light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2019 133,311 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded beside tank ()

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2019 133,310 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside and nearside gators split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded beside tank ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2018 121,744 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2018 121,744 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2017 110,410 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine cover/ under trays fitted to vehicle

sill protectors fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 1 Feb 2016 99,085 miles

Both rear tyres close to legal limit

NSF tyre worn on inner edge/close to legal limit

Pass 26 Jan 2015 86,901 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 77,605 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear hand brake performance starting to lower

Pass 4 Feb 2013 70,281 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear seat cover fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2012 63,134 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 63,134 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 55,435 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 55,383 miles

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

advise tracking and rear camber checking

both rear tyres on 2mm and starting to perish

n/s/f tyre perishing

nail in o/s/f tyre

o/s/f tyre starting to perish

Pass 19 Jan 2010 49,881 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 42,474 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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AX55 DXG is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 AX55 DXG, 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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AX55 DXG is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 January 2006.

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