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B4 NYP

2006 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

129,440 mi
Last recorded129,440 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 NYP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 129,440 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 129,439 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 127,334 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 127,334 miles

Rear Outer Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2023 122,536 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 119,374 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and o/s/r seat ()

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 119,374 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and o/s/r seat ()

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 115,215 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and o/s/r seat ()

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 115,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and o/s/r seat ()

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 110,514 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and o/s/r seat ()

Fail 18 Aug 2020 110,514 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and o/s/r seat ()

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 104,847 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 104,847 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 95,857 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 95,662 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 95,662 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 89,905 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 78,070 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2015 58,575 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 54,229 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 49,033 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 43,149 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 37,181 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 31,341 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 24,745 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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B4 NYP is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 B4 NYP, 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 B4 NYP registered?

B4 NYP is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 March 2006.

Is B4 NYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 NYP shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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