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HG06 GJJ

2006 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

155,881 mi
Last recorded155,881 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG06 GJJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 155,881 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 148,296 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 135,584 miles

bonnet struts weak

Fail 26 Jan 2021 135,584 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

bonnet struts weak

Pass 9 Jan 2020 115,542 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 100,323 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 88,168 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 70,865 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 68,077 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 62,600 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 54,443 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 48,090 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 42,846 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 36,443 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 36,443 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 31,203 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 30 Mar 2009 26,219 miles

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

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

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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HG06 GJJ is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 HG06 GJJ, 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 HG06 GJJ registered?

HG06 GJJ is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is HG06 GJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG06 GJJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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