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H5 XOO

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

160,687 mi
Last recorded160,687 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 XOO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 160,687 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 154,257 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 154,177 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 148,126 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 142,557 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 134,730 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 128,775 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 123,276 miles

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

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

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

under body sheilds fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 May 2018 111,502 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 102,434 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 96,590 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 89,437 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 84,225 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 84,224 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 77,137 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 67,195 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 55,659 miles

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

Rear number plate becoming disfigured.

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 35,923 miles

cut in osf tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2009 26,934 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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H5 XOO is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 H5 XOO, 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 H5 XOO registered?

H5 XOO is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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