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CA06 OWM

2006 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

195,204 mi
Last recorded195,204 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA06 OWM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 195,204 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2026 195,128 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 187,891 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 182,933 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 174,665 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 174,660 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 166,655 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both to flexible hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Manufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures suspension covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 166,655 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both to flexible hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Manufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures suspension covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 158,725 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 151,471 miles

tyre warning light on dash

Fail 27 Dec 2019 151,243 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam dip beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

tyre warning light on dash

Pass 10 Jan 2019 140,274 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 132,500 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 123,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.47 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.19 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 109,616 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 99,708 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 90,718 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 84,891 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 76,856 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 64,189 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 48,288 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 48,288 miles

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

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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CA06 OWM is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 CA06 OWM, 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

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What year was CA06 OWM registered?

CA06 OWM is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 June 2006.

Is CA06 OWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA06 OWM shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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