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BN06 KCA

2006 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

162,051 mi
Last recorded162,051 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 KCA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 162,051 miles

Nearside Rear nsr parking brake just met legal requirements

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

both front steerings arm has slight play

parking brake lever has slight reserve travel

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring check to vehicle

Pass 11 Jan 2018 143,833 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 128,139 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 128,134 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

oil leak

vehicle is fitted with a undertray

Pass 11 Dec 2015 125,126 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 114,302 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 110,729 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 100,716 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 88,025 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 87,973 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 78,426 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 69,099 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 69,672 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside 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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BN06 KCA is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BN06 KCA, 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

How do I check the history of BN06 KCA?

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What year was BN06 KCA registered?

BN06 KCA is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 March 2006.

Is BN06 KCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN06 KCA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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