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BK06 UHH

2006 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

113,302 mi
Last recorded113,302 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK06 UHH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 113,302 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 104,853 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 95,272 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 93,701 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 90,907 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 90,899 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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 23 Jul 2020 87,846 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 85,063 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 81,475 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 77,881 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 77,881 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 73,212 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 68,843 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 68,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 62,470 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 58,549 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 58,549 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 50,943 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 50,943 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 43,270 miles

Nearside Inner Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 43,270 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 35,511 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 35,511 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 21,638 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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BK06 UHH is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BK06 UHH, 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 BK06 UHH registered?

BK06 UHH is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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