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EN06 PTO

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

126,001 mi
Last recorded126,001 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN06 PTO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 126,001 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 122,497 miles

Brake fluid level not checked

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

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

Nearside front suspension shock absorber shaft bump stop breaking up

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

Offside front suspension shock absorber shaft bump stop breaking up

Slight bulge in nearside tyre outer sidewall

Fail 2 Mar 2015 122,497 miles

Brake fluid level not checked

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

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

Nearside front suspension shock absorber shaft bump stop breaking up

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside front suspension shock absorber shaft bump stop breaking up

Slight bulge in nearside tyre outer sidewall

Pass 6 Mar 2014 113,008 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 113,007 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 100,828 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 100,615 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)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 80,147 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 80,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 58,920 miles

nearside front brake disc badly worn

offside front brake disc badly worn

Fail 17 Jul 2010 58,671 miles

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

nearside front brake disc badly worn

offside front brake disc badly worn

Pass 23 Jun 2009 38,605 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing low outer edges.

damage wheel rims.

wiper blades noisy across windscreen.

Fail 22 Jun 2009 38,605 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing low outer edges.

damage wheel rims.

wiper blades noisy across windscreen.

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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EN06 PTO is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EN06 PTO, 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 EN06 PTO registered?

EN06 PTO is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is EN06 PTO safe to buy?

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