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AY06 XLW

2006 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,767 mi
Last recorded129,767 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY06 XLW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 129,767 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 127,869 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 125,960 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rattle from heatshield around front section of exhaust.

Pass 14 Mar 2023 123,449 miles

Heat shield loose around centre section of exhaust.

Fail 14 Mar 2023 123,446 miles

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

Heat shield loose around centre section of exhaust.

Pass 13 Apr 2022 122,628 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 122,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 121,222 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 120,249 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 116,513 miles

Rear Brake pads starting to get low.

Fail 27 Feb 2019 116,513 miles

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

Rear Brake pads starting to get low.

Pass 20 Feb 2018 113,608 miles

Both front tyres cracking due to age.

Both rear tyres cracking due to age.

Front brake discs and pads have 6000 miles left.

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 109,313 miles

Both front brake discs corroded,pads good.

Both front tyres cracking due to age.

Nearside rear tyre worn low down centre of tread.

Pass 3 Mar 2016 105,042 miles

Both rear brake pipes corroded to hoses.

Front brake discs corroded.

Nearside front tyre cracking.

Pass 9 Mar 2015 99,992 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 95,311 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 78,629 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 61,919 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 57,311 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 53,503 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 43,517 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 XLW is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XLW, 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 XLW registered?

AY06 XLW is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 March 2006.

Is AY06 XLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY06 XLW shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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