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EO06 KYU

2006 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

141,479 mi
Last recorded141,479 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO06 KYU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 141,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 137,836 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 134,247 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 128,683 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 124,239 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2021 120,613 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 117,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 May 2020 117,076 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 111,327 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 107,444 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 101,749 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 97,333 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 93,210 miles

nearside rear tyre poor

Pass 22 Apr 2014 85,834 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 77,417 miles

front brake discs poor

service light on

Fail 12 Apr 2013 77,338 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front brake discs poor

service light on

Pass 14 Apr 2012 69,199 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads lightly worn

nearside rear tyre lightly worn on edges.

Pass 15 Apr 2011 59,862 miles

damage to inner rim o/s/r

Pass 1 Apr 2010 46,996 miles

rear pads low

Pass 31 Mar 2009 33,392 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 KYU is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KYU, 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 KYU registered?

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

Is EO06 KYU safe to buy?

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