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BT06 HVJ

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

313,517 mi
Last recorded313,517 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 HVJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 313,517 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2019 313,509 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2018 293,372 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 293,370 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Seat buckle missing. (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2017 273,984 miles

Nearside Front wing damage

Pass 21 Mar 2016 254,270 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 227,482 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 203,687 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 167,900 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 167,891 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 140,237 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 105,722 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 78,301 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 70,334 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 70,334 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edges possibly been driven flat

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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BT06 HVJ is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BT06 HVJ, 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 BT06 HVJ registered?

BT06 HVJ is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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