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CE06 MDY

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

190,854 mi
Last recorded190,854 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE06 MDY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 190,854 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 190,854 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2016 180,613 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 180,533 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 17 Nov 2015 167,791 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 167,791 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 153,740 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 153,740 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

hand brake shoes require adjustment,n/s/r tyre punctured causing light to be illuminated

Pass 16 Nov 2013 138,461 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 138,461 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear pads getting low

Pass 30 Nov 2012 124,693 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 107,151 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING ON

Pass 11 Nov 2010 89,062 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 89,062 miles

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 Oct 2009 67,756 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 54,374 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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CE06 MDY is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 CE06 MDY, 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 CE06 MDY registered?

CE06 MDY is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 March 2006.

Is CE06 MDY safe to buy?

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