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EK06 VSY

2006 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

150,862 mi
Last recorded150,862 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 VSY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 150,862 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 149,854 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 146,941 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 143,860 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 138,702 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 134,409 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 125,153 miles

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 117,774 miles

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Apr 2017 110,835 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 104,035 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 98,068 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges close to limit

n/s parking brake lazy

Pass 25 Mar 2014 92,581 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn edge

Pass 24 Apr 2013 80,453 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 71,161 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 59,655 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Feb 2010 43,541 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 35,898 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 33,290 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 VSY is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 VSY, 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 EK06 VSY registered?

EK06 VSY is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is EK06 VSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK06 VSY shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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