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BL06 LUJ

2006 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

218,155 mi
Last recorded218,155 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 LUJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 218,155 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2024 217,602 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2023 210,752 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 210,752 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 203,180 miles

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

parking brake lever close to end of reserve travel

Pass 24 Jul 2021 195,526 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 188,408 miles

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

parking brake lever close to end of reserve travel

Pass 23 Jul 2019 181,921 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 173,680 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 164,658 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 164,658 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 157,413 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 150,765 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 150,765 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 143,965 miles

exhaust emission not registarted

Pass 31 Jul 2013 137,830 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 128,549 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 119,230 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 109,351 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 21 Jul 2009 93,089 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 93,089 miles

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

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 LUJ is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2006 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 108,709 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BL06 LUJ, 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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BL06 LUJ is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 August 2006.

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