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GP06 PKV

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

161,685 mi
Last recorded161,685 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP06 PKV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 161,685 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Angel eyes inop. (50%)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 138,488 miles

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

Central Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped. (3.5.1i)

Central Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Angel eyes inop. (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 115,691 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 96,402 miles

Offside Rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Dec 2014 75,403 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 52,147 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 45,282 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 43,016 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 36,261 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 36,261 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 30,435 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 30,385 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 25,147 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre almost bald on the inner edge and beginning to split and crack

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly and almost bald on the inner edge

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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GP06 PKV is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GP06 PKV, 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 GP06 PKV registered?

GP06 PKV is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 June 2006.

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