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GL06 NGG

2006 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

160,164 mi
Last recorded160,164 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL06 NGG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 160,164 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 160,163 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 151,498 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 151,495 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 137,768 miles

undertrays restricting view

Pass 26 Oct 2018 114,404 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 114,404 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 109,078 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 108,943 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 100,258 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 100,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 92,864 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 92,712 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 85,105 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 76,060 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 75,919 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 66,978 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 563,081 miles

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

both front windscreen wipers smearing windscreen

offside rear alloy wheel has a tempory weld repair

Fail 14 Feb 2012 56,308 miles

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

offside rear alloy wheel has a tempory weld repair

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

both front windscreen wipers smearing windscreen

Pass 16 Feb 2011 46,334 miles

offside rear road wheel has temporary repair to inner bead rim (been welded)

Fail 15 Feb 2011 46,334 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

offside rear road wheel has temporary repair to inner bead rim (been welded)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 34,918 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 34,918 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 22,094 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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GL06 NGG is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GL06 NGG, 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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GL06 NGG is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 June 2006.

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