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BF06 LSJ

2006 BMW 5 Series

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

159,581 mi
Last recorded159,581 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 LSJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 159,581 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 156,482 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 152,065 miles

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

under trays and covers missing unable to access all testable items

Fail 15 Feb 2021 152,065 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

under trays and covers missing unable to access all testable items

Pass 8 Feb 2020 143,223 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2020 143,223 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 116,456 miles

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

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

zero emissions at 69 degrees

Pass 9 Feb 2018 90,860 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 74,551 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 65,201 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 61,135 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 56,729 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 49,278 miles

all four tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2012 43,720 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 36,450 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 28,478 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 21,065 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BF06 LSJ is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BF06 LSJ, 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 BF06 LSJ registered?

BF06 LSJ is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 March 2006.

Is BF06 LSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF06 LSJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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