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DS06 CPO

2006 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

158,543 mi
Last recorded158,543 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS06 CPO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 158,543 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 158,403 miles

Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired wrong pads fitted (3.5.1n)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 138,628 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 128,518 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 128,515 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 116,268 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2013 116,268 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 104,520 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)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 90,203 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 90,016 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front tyres directionly incorect

Pass 28 Jul 2010 82,255 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 75,170 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 75,170 miles

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

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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DS06 CPO is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DS06 CPO, 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 DS06 CPO registered?

DS06 CPO is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 June 2006.

Is DS06 CPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS06 CPO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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