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BM06 DGM

2006 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

131,573 mi
Last recorded131,573 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM06 DGM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 131,573 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 125,267 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 117,984 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 13 Sep 2023 117,984 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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 22 Sep 2022 112,365 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 108,174 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated slightly low brake reading (1.1.6 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 108,174 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated slightly low brake reading (1.1.6 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 103,205 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 94,700 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 94,678 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40 x 18 93 y rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2018 88,496 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 88,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 82,201 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Mar 2017 82,091 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40 x 18 93 y rft (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Feb 2016 74,325 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 68,209 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 65,377 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2014 65,377 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 61,407 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 61,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 54,414 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 47,788 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 47,741 miles

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 42,398 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 42,394 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2009 34,291 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2009 34,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 25,900 miles

Nearside Front 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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BM06 DGM is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 BM06 DGM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BM06 DGM registered?

BM06 DGM is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 June 2006.

Is BM06 DGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM06 DGM shows 28 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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