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G2 RTM

2006 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

96,611 mi
Last recorded96,611 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG2 RTM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 96,611 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 96,148 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 94,702 miles

Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 92,118 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 90,376 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 87,702 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2018 87,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn from inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 21 Jul 2018 87,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn from inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 18 Jul 2017 84,151 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 78,779 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 68,324 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 60,980 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 52,060 miles

*NOTE* ENGINE OIL LEVEL WAS BELOW MINIMUM. Used 1 ltr of 05w30 Castrol Quantum synthetic engine oil to top up to enable emissions test.

Bonnet catches requir grease as dry and hard to opperate.

Parking brake reqs service/inspection as noisy and uneven opperation.

Pass 30 Jun 2010 43,442 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 32,721 miles

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

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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G2 RTM is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 G2 RTM, 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.

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What year was G2 RTM registered?

G2 RTM is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 March 2006.

Is G2 RTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G2 RTM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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