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BL06 DCX

2006 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

163,729 mi
Last recorded163,729 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 DCX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 163,729 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 163,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 159,282 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Drivers door mirror outer casing damaged, but no sharpe edges

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 1 Aug 2015 153,751 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 153,751 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 146,789 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 140,717 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 126,672 miles

exhaust mount brocken

Fail 4 Jul 2012 126,672 miles

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

exhaust mount brocken

Fail 25 Jun 2012 126,125 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 101,542 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2011 101,542 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2010 86,598 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 66,067 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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BL06 DCX is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BL06 DCX, 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 BL06 DCX registered?

BL06 DCX is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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The MOT history for BL06 DCX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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