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DV06 VNB

2006 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

208,759 mi
Last recorded208,759 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV06 VNB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 208,759 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 197,047 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 197,047 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 184,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 181,218 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 176,667 miles

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 168,512 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 168,512 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 158,732 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 151,774 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 148,750 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 135,647 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2010 119,009 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 119,001 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 88,865 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 85,040 miles

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

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 VNB is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 DV06 VNB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DV06 VNB registered?

DV06 VNB is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 May 2006.

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