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EK06 WMV

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,491 mi
Last recorded86,491 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 WMV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 86,491 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 3 Sep 2012 72,081 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 72,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 70,407 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 65,618 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 60,973 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 55,660 miles

smoke readings too low to produce a print out

Fail 19 Mar 2009 55,066 miles

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

smoke readings too low to produce a print out

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 WMV is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EK06 WMV, 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

How do I check the history of EK06 WMV?

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What year was EK06 WMV registered?

EK06 WMV is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 April 2006.

Is EK06 WMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK06 WMV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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