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BM06 GAR

2006 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

189,279 mi
Last recorded189,279 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM06 GAR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 189,279 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2026 189,276 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 May 2025 179,665 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2024 169,460 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 164,097 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 159,993 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

o/s reversing light not working

over sills fitted

under trays front to rear

Pass 14 Oct 2020 152,601 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2020 152,583 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 147,220 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 139,405 miles

Nearside Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2017 126,119 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 126,119 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 118,295 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 118,295 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 111,904 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 106,553 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 May 2014 106,545 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 91,454 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 91,454 miles

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

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)

Pass 3 May 2012 82,818 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 82,817 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 71,875 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 71,850 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

less than 3mm of tread ono/s/r tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2010 64,622 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2010 64,469 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 56,097 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 GAR is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 GAR, 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 BM06 GAR registered?

BM06 GAR is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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