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EO06 OBG

2006 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,011 mi
Last recorded140,011 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO06 OBG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 140,011 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 139,017 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

under tray fitted.

Pass 20 Feb 2020 136,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 136,122 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 132,270 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

trays and covers fitted to the under body of vehicle preventing full inspection

Pass 27 Feb 2018 125,873 miles

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Inner steering rack joints have slight play

Rear brake pads are getting low

Rear brake pipes are corroded

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 14 Feb 2017 114,845 miles

Both front wipers are slightly smearing

Both rear brake hoses are perished

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Child seats fitted preventing full inspection of seat and seatbelt

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Rear brake pipes are corroded

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Both front tyres are worn badly on inner edges

Fail 14 Feb 2017 114,845 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front wipers are slightly smearing

Both rear brake hoses are perished

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Child seats fitted preventing full inspection of seat and seatbelt

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Rear brake pipes are corroded

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Both front tyres are worn badly on inner edges

Pass 16 Mar 2016 111,089 miles

Both front tres are worn on inner edges

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Front wipers are slightly smearing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake hoses are perished

Rear brake pipes are corroded

Slight play in inner steering rack joints

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 16 Mar 2016 111,089 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Both front tres are worn on inner edges

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Front wipers are slightly smearing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/s/r tyre Is low of tread

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake hoses are perished

Rear brake pipes are corroded

Slight play in inner steering rack joints

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 13 Mar 2015 93,197 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 72,443 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2013 60,949 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 56,943 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 47,265 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 33,042 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 25,054 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 22,211 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 OBG is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OBG, 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 OBG registered?

EO06 OBG is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 March 2006.

Is EO06 OBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO06 OBG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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