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GU06 AXJ

2006 BMW 5 Series

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

349,744 mi
Last recorded349,744 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU06 AXJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 349,744 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 205,292 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear reverse lamp not working

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 194,839 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides on tread and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 194,835 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed both side tyres n/s/r & o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides on tread and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 189,312 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 175,444 miles

nearside panels has slight damage

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing low

Fail 3 May 2017 175,438 miles

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

nearside panels has slight damage

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing low

offside front inner tyre worn low

Pass 11 May 2016 162,048 miles

EML is on

Pass 16 May 2015 150,326 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads are wearing low

nearside front tyre is low on inner tread

nearside rear tyre is bald on inner edge of tread and on 2mm tread

nearside wing and door have damage

offside front inner rack joint has sight play

offside front tyre is wearing on edges sightly

offside rear tyre is on edges

rear brake pads are low

Fail 16 May 2015 150,326 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads are wearing low

nearside front tyre is low on inner tread

nearside rear tyre is bald on inner edge of tread and on 2mm tread

nearside wing and door have damage

offside front inner rack joint has sight play

offside front tyre is wearing on edges sightly

offside rear tyre is on edges

rear brake pads are low

Pass 7 May 2014 133,074 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 119,975 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre has 2mm tread

Fail 4 May 2013 119,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre has 2mm tread

Pass 9 May 2012 113,505 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 97,911 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsr tyre has cut cord not showing

Fail 9 Mar 2011 97,908 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsr tyre has cut cord not showing

Pass 16 Feb 2010 84,107 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 64,571 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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GU06 AXJ is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GU06 AXJ, 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 GU06 AXJ registered?

GU06 AXJ is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 March 2006.

Is GU06 AXJ safe to buy?

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