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EK06 CYX

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

155,328 mi
Last recorded155,328 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 CYX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 155,328 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 235,434 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 235,434 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2023 137,283 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 133,564 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 132,232 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 130,411 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 112,368 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 106,562 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 101,166 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 101,105 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 91,018 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 85,207 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2014 77,754 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chunk missing from nearside front tyre side wall

chunk out of offside rear tyre innerside wall

Fail 28 Jul 2014 77,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chunk missing from nearside front tyre side wall

chunk out of offside rear tyre innerside wall

Pass 11 Feb 2013 71,207 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 67,158 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 62,654 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges,o/s/f damage to inner wall close to limit

Fail 20 Dec 2011 62,654 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges,o/s/f damage to inner wall close to limit

Pass 2 Aug 2010 47,749 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 39,440 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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EK06 CYX is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EK06 CYX, 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 EK06 CYX registered?

EK06 CYX is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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