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GY06 UVT

2006 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

130,209 mi
Last recorded130,209 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY06 UVT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 130,209 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2026 130,209 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 128,045 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 122,098 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Feb 2024 121,818 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 111,572 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 101,429 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear door child lock

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear door child lock

Fail 26 Feb 2022 101,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear door child lock

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear door child lock

Pass 27 Feb 2021 91,319 miles

Front heat shield on exhaust

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Feb 2021 91,140 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front heat shield on exhaust

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 85,539 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside hand brake effort

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Feb 2020 85,312 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside hand brake effort

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 77,807 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 69,856 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre wearing out of shape

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 63,884 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 61,334 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 58,225 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 54,147 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 54,147 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 50,090 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 45,914 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 4 May 2011 41,615 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 35,911 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 32,224 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre low on edges

Pass 12 Mar 2009 31,307 miles

n/s/f tyre low on inner edge 2.5mm

Fail 11 Mar 2009 31,302 miles

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

n/s/f tyre low on inner edge 2.5mm

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 UVT is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 UVT, 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 UVT registered?

GY06 UVT is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 March 2006.

Is GY06 UVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY06 UVT shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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