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C5 ADV

2006 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,176 mi
Last recorded44,176 miles
Recorded on3 May 2011
Typical for 2006 BMW R Series25,297 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 ADV
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2011 44,176 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 39,396 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 32,872 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 32,872 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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C5 ADV is a 2006 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.6% with a typical mileage of 25,297 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 R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C5 ADV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 20 years old, this BMW R Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C5 ADV registered?

C5 ADV is a 2006 BMW R Series, first registered on 15 April 2006.

Is C5 ADV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 ADV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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