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DK06 UNV

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

265,441 mi
Last recorded265,441 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK06 UNV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 265,441 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 265,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 261,626 miles

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

UNDER SHIELDS FITTED

Pass 2 Apr 2024 250,970 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both rear, upper, rear arm, outer ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear, lower arm, inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 250,970 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both rear, upper, rear arm, outer ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear, lower arm, inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 239,286 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output all lenses tinted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper rear arm outer bj (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement general perishing all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2023 239,286 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wrn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses clouding (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper rear arm outer bj (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement general perishing all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 230,056 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement some perishing to all rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2022 230,056 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing 1 bolt from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement some perishing to all rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 211,693 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 204,271 miles

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 196,669 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 184,080 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 184,080 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 173,766 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 163,603 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 163,603 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' taken out before test (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 152,846 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 142,625 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 132,774 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2012 121,460 miles

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

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 107,665 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 93,786 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 81,598 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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DK06 UNV is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 DK06 UNV, 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 DK06 UNV registered?

DK06 UNV is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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