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C14 BEG

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

150,776 mi
Last recorded150,776 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC14 BEG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 150,776 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 150,424 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 150,023 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 149,404 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 146,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 136,191 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 122,688 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear light clusters tinted but not severely reducing light output

Pass 2 Jul 2019 111,169 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 109,190 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 109,190 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 105,012 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 97,503 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 92,289 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 89,036 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 86,895 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 84,803 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 78,578 miles

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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C14 BEG is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 C14 BEG, 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 C14 BEG registered?

C14 BEG is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 September 2006.

Is C14 BEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C14 BEG shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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