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GY06 PFD

2006 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,331 mi
Last recorded81,331 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY06 PFD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2022 81,331 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four of vehicles tyres worn very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

under covers and plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2022 81,331 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four of vehicles tyres worn very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

under covers and plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2021

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front/front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front/front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 73,607 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 73,607 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 72,255 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 72,253 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2017 70,916 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 66,849 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 59,880 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 54,096 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 46,972 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 43,776 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 34,395 miles

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

front and rear discs slightly worn

Pass 7 Apr 2010 29,824 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 22,300 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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GY06 PFD is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GY06 PFD, 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 GY06 PFD registered?

GY06 PFD is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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