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BL06 VOY

2006 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

225,804 mi
Last recorded225,804 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 225,804 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 216,536 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 216,535 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 214,148 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 205,411 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 197,261 miles

o/s/r and o/s/f wheels corroding

slight play in n/s/r lower suspension arm front outer bush

Pass 20 Jun 2016 188,861 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 185,766 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 181,216 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 175,283 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 166,874 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 166,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2011 157,478 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 147,593 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 127,380 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 VOY is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BL06 VOY, 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 VOY registered?

BL06 VOY is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 July 2006.

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