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EA06 VNE

2006 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

185,439 mi
Last recorded185,439 miles
Recorded on6 May 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA06 VNE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2020 185,439 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2020 185,477 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 178,127 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 173,573 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 170,064 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 15 May 2017 170,062 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 167,051 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 158,242 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 139,778 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 127,412 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 121,633 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 113,792 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 95,749 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 68,906 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 VNE is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VNE, 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 EA06 VNE registered?

EA06 VNE is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 June 2006.

Is EA06 VNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA06 VNE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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