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EO06 CBX

2006 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

104,291 mi
Last recorded104,291 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO06 CBX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 104,291 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 100,938 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 97,918 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 95,988 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 93,289 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 93,289 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 17 May 2017 87,345 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 81,750 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 76,155 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 71,480 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 63,064 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 56,240 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 50,549 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 37,040 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 31,735 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 25,462 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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EO06 CBX is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 EO06 CBX, 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 EO06 CBX?

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What year was EO06 CBX registered?

EO06 CBX is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 March 2006.

Is EO06 CBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO06 CBX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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