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EY06 NHL

2006 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,844 mi
Last recorded59,844 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY06 NHL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2013 59,844 miles

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

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)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 56,323 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2011 49,483 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 44,054 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 32,053 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 32,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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EY06 NHL is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 EY06 NHL, 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 EY06 NHL registered?

EY06 NHL is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is EY06 NHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY06 NHL shows 6 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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