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BM52 AAA

2006 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

187,139 mi
Last recorded187,139 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM52 AAA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 187,139 miles

brake pad wear indicater light on but nun are worn below 1.5 mil

Fail 21 Nov 2024 187,139 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake pad wear indicater light on but nun are worn below 1.5 mil

Pass 24 Nov 2023 184,107 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 184,103 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 179,663 miles

Nearside Front Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective pad wear sensor broken. (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 179,654 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective pad wear sensor broken. (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 170,029 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 162,791 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 155,520 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 150,575 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 145,357 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 136,073 miles

under engine tray obstructing checking

Pass 29 Aug 2015 132,606 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 125,106 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 108,753 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 97,161 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 84,586 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 84,586 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 71,440 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 59,378 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 59,239 miles

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

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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BM52 AAA is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Silver 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 BM52 AAA, 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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BM52 AAA is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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