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DV06 HFE

2006 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,722 mi
Last recorded149,722 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV06 HFE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 149,722 miles

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

Side skirts/ sill covers and under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some under-side components.

The exhaust emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM couldn’t register the reading. Emissions too clean to test.

Fail 11 Aug 2023 149,594 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension unit modified so that its function is seriously affected air bag flat (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 146,345 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 140,703 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 137,555 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 137,552 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre obviously under inflated TPMS on (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 133,439 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also deteriorated at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 133,439 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also deteriorated at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

nearside rear position and stop lamp inoperative

Pass 15 Feb 2018 124,744 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 117,801 miles

both front tyres worn on both edges

both rear tyres very low on tread

Fail 10 Feb 2017 117,801 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on both edges

both rear tyres very low on tread

Pass 10 Feb 2016 109,285 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 96,311 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 82,525 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 82,525 miles

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

nearside rear outer sidelight inoperative

nearside stop lamp moved to inner position

Pass 20 Feb 2012 57,607 miles

both front tyres low on tread on inner and outer parts of tread/wearing irregular

Fail 20 Feb 2012 57,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres low on tread on inner and outer parts of tread/wearing irregular

Pass 17 Feb 2011 40,518 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 36,961 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 10 May 2010 36,961 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2009 30,663 miles

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

both front tyres worn unevenly and treads getting low on the outer edges

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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DV06 HFE is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DV06 HFE, 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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DV06 HFE is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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