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EA06 MXB

2006 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

212,991 mi
Last recorded212,991 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA06 MXB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 212,991 miles

Oil leak ()

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 31 Oct 2016 209,267 miles

Nearside front and rear door damaged

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

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2016 192,902 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 192,902 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 171,874 miles

Chip in windscreen

REar tyres starting to perish

o/s/r tyre has a nail in

Pass 4 Apr 2014 164,360 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 159,495 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jan 2012 151,200 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner tread face

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner and outer tread faces

Pass 14 Jan 2011 145,866 miles

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 30 Apr 2010 123,512 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 87,133 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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EA06 MXB is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EA06 MXB, 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 EA06 MXB registered?

EA06 MXB is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 May 2006.

Is EA06 MXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA06 MXB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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