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BM53 JED

2006 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

153,002 mi
Last recorded153,002 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM53 JED
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 153,002 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 151,579 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 146,592 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 138,020 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 129,049 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 119,659 miles

Nearside Front brake pads low 3/4000 miles max

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 103,298 miles

Front Tyres wearing on outer edges

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted slight damage to tyre wall (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 91,662 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 91,662 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 82,981 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 82,981 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 73,709 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 73,709 miles

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

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 64,966 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 64,966 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 61,561 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 50,639 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 41,022 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 38,564 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 35,857 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 26,878 miles

All 4 tyres has deep cuts in outer side walls not displaying ply cords.

Front licence plate has slight damage.

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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BM53 JED is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BM53 JED, 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 BM53 JED registered?

BM53 JED is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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