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EO06 HWA

2006 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

165,089 mi
Last recorded165,089 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO06 HWA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 165,089 miles

both rear wishbone bushes are showing signs of wear

front headlamps misted up

Pass 17 Feb 2015 152,112 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 152,112 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 144,967 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 134,054 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 123,157 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 108,703 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)

engine undertray fitted

front to rear brake pipes covered by plastic flooring

Pass 23 Feb 2010 95,475 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 70,690 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 HWA is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HWA, 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 EO06 HWA registered?

EO06 HWA is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 March 2006.

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The MOT history for EO06 HWA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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