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E9 HSV

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

125,299 mi
Last recorded125,299 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE9 HSV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 125,299 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 112,803 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 100,961 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 100,694 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 100,635 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2021 98,604 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 97,062 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 91,891 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi coupling (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 91,891 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above axle x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi coupling (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Dec 2018 90,404 miles

Nearside parking brake performance low

Fail 24 Dec 2018 90,404 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside parking brake performance low

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 83,468 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 79,473 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front drop links rubber cut

Pass 16 Jul 2015 75,488 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 63,009 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 52,428 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 44,737 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2011 36,257 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING A BIT LOW--SHORTLY REQUIRE REPLACING.

DIESEL EMISSIONS SO CLEAN,NOT ENOUGH TO START MACHINE READOUT.

Pass 13 Jul 2009 26,290 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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E9 HSV is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E9 HSV, 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 E9 HSV registered?

E9 HSV is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 May 2006.

Is E9 HSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E9 HSV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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