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EY06 NLK

2006 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

166,101 mi
Last recorded166,101 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY06 NLK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2013 166,101 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 151,801 miles

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

air bag light on

engine light on

Pass 4 Mar 2011 145,982 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 130,117 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 116,894 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 116,894 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2009 68,097 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 111,896 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 92,486 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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EY06 NLK 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 EY06 NLK, 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 NLK registered?

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

Is EY06 NLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY06 NLK 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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