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AY06 NBD

2006 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

142,395 mi
Last recorded142,395 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY06 NBD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 142,395 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 137,838 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 137,838 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 125,588 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Next to fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake is weaker than

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Clipping area, near the sub frame area (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 115,744 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 113,010 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 107,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 97,389 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under-trays and sill covers fitted.

Pass 12 Feb 2018 87,437 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

underbody shields fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2017 81,008 miles

Nearside Rear disc scord

front,rear lower arm ball joint has slight play

Pass 15 Mar 2016 71,399 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 59,105 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 51,120 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 42,468 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 40,777 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 36,242 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 31,474 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 24,827 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 17,979 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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AY06 NBD is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 AY06 NBD, 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 AY06 NBD registered?

AY06 NBD is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 July 2006.

Is AY06 NBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY06 NBD shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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