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BF06 NWV

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

160,136 mi
Last recorded160,136 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 NWV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 160,136 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 160,127 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 152,018 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 149,529 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 124,570 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 124,570 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 93,324 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 85,438 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 84,674 miles

Both rear brake hoses are perished

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

N/s/r tyre is low of tread

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 10 Feb 2015 77,955 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 20 Feb 2014 72,702 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2013 68,413 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 64,550 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 64,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 58,245 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2010 48,824 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 36,680 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit 2mm advise

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 NWV is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NWV, 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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BF06 NWV is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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