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DG06 YWW

2006 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

136,137 mi
Last recorded136,137 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2015
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 YWW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2015 136,137 miles

Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted slightly (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 136,126 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre getting low

Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted slightly (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 126,243 miles

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

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge and cut in tread

Pass 23 Oct 2013 106,073 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 91,165 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 82,863 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 79,941 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 73,964 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

part worn tyres fitted rears

Fail 22 Apr 2010 73,928 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 22 Apr 2009 68,091 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 68,090 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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DG06 YWW is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DG06 YWW, 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 DG06 YWW registered?

DG06 YWW is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 April 2006.

Is DG06 YWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG06 YWW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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