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B20 VNE

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,648 mi
Last recorded98,648 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 VNE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 98,648 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 95,132 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 91,727 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 88,100 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2021 88,086 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2020 84,609 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 80,368 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 74,991 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 70,787 miles

Nearside Front slight roughness wheel bearing

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

under body covers fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2016 64,104 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 64,104 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 57,020 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 51,210 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 31,760 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 25,237 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 18,992 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 15,415 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 11,469 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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B20 VNE is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 B20 VNE, 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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What year was B20 VNE registered?

B20 VNE is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 September 2006.

Is B20 VNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B20 VNE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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