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BV06 OAP

2006 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

196,032 mi
Last recorded196,032 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 OAP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 196,032 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 188,440 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 188,440 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 174,490 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 164,910 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 156,643 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 147,000 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 140,864 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 140,864 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 134,963 miles

exhaust emissions too low to record

nearside front tyre inner sidewall slight damage

nearside front wheel inner rim has possible beinning of fatigue crack?

Pass 23 Feb 2012 118,166 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 118,166 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2011 94,845 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 94,845 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre is almost bald on the inner edge

offside front tyre is bald on the inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2010 70,333 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 45,259 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 44,744 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Inner Front 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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BV06 OAP is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 BV06 OAP, 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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BV06 OAP is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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