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EF06 XOP

2006 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,482 mi
Last recorded141,482 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 XOP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 141,482 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 141,478 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 128,911 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 128,911 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 118,312 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH low arm front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 4 Jan 2019 107,450 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 101,654 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 94,636 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 89,144 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 82,511 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 81,558 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 81,556 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 75,643 miles

nearside rear tyre nail

rear wiper split

Fail 29 Jan 2014 75,643 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear tyre nail

rear wiper split

Pass 31 Aug 2012 52,674 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 38,515 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 38,515 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 32,503 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 26,236 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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EF06 XOP is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XOP, 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 EF06 XOP registered?

EF06 XOP is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 June 2006.

Is EF06 XOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF06 XOP shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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