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E5 ADV

2006 BMW R Series

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

59,840 mi
Last recorded59,840 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW R Series25,297 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 ADV
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 59,840 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 59,817 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 52,059 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 48,017 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 44,831 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 39,209 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 34,511 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 31,995 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 29,742 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 24,939 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 23,334 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 22,031 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 21,696 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 20,622 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 26 Sep 2011 20,622 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 18,698 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2009 5,967 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 5,967 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 May 2009 2,650 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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E5 ADV is a 2006 BMW R Series in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2006 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.6% with a typical mileage of 25,297 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 R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E5 ADV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 20 years old, this BMW R Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E5 ADV registered?

E5 ADV is a 2006 BMW R Series, first registered on 28 April 2006.

Is E5 ADV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E5 ADV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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