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CX06 OGV

2006 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

195,247 mi
Last recorded195,247 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX06 OGV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 195,247 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 190,986 miles

nsf track rod end has minor movement

parking brake lever has just met the reserve travel limits

Pass 8 May 2018 181,650 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 169,226 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 156,947 miles

parking brake lever just met the reserve travel limits

Pass 14 Feb 2015 142,947 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 129,658 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 129,658 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 116,730 miles

Exhaust flexible towards front of vehicle deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 116,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Exhaust flexible towards front of vehicle deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

T.P.M.S light on dashboard indicating a punctur not a fault

Pass 12 Mar 2012 107,012 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 99,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

lower covers fitted

n/s headlamp slightly insecure

slight imbalance to front brakes

Fail 3 Mar 2011 99,238 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

lower covers fitted

n/s headlamp slightly insecure

slight imbalance to front brakes

Pass 16 Mar 2010 92,625 miles

n/s/f tyre cut in outer sidewall

Fail 16 Mar 2010 92,625 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

n/s/f tyre cut in outer sidewall

Pass 24 Feb 2009 68,591 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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CX06 OGV is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CX06 OGV, 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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CX06 OGV is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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