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GY06 PHZ

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,703 mi
Last recorded96,703 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2009
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY06 PHZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2009 96,703 miles

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

eng oil low

front & rear no plates disstorted

o/s & n/s front tyres devoid of tread inside edges

Fail 19 Mar 2009 96,703 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

eng oil low

front & rear no plates disstorted

o/s & n/s front tyres devoid of tread inside edges

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 PHZ is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GY06 PHZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY06 PHZ registered?

GY06 PHZ is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 March 2006.

Is GY06 PHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY06 PHZ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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