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EF06 EZW

2006 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

213,321 mi
Last recorded213,321 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 EZW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 213,321 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 213,311 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 193,271 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 97,000 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 87,321 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 129,865 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 127,853 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 109,319 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 87,661 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 86,652 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 67,285 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 66,001 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 22 Feb 2008 53,338 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 36,223 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 36,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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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EF06 EZW is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EF06 EZW, 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 EF06 EZW registered?

EF06 EZW is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 June 2006.

Is EF06 EZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF06 EZW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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