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EU06 DAD

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

115,758 mi
Last recorded115,758 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU06 DAD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 115,758 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 107,067 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 103,762 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 100,368 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 91,264 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 84,969 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2020 84,969 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 78,133 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 69,388 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 62,073 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 55,568 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 49,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 45,579 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2013 40,106 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 35,396 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 May 2011 30,935 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 24,656 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 18,430 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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EU06 DAD is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 EU06 DAD, 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 EU06 DAD registered?

EU06 DAD is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 May 2006.

Is EU06 DAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU06 DAD shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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