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HJ06 GGA

2006 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

149,385 mi
Last recorded149,385 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ06 GGA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 149,385 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 132,944 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 132,944 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 123,797 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 117,269 miles

Nearside Rear hand / brake needs attention

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 111,038 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 108,287 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 97,102 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 86,882 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 74,421 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2011 64,723 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 56,935 miles

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

windscreen washer below average

Fail 5 May 2010 56,935 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

windscreen washer below average

Pass 23 Apr 2009 43,722 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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HJ06 GGA is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HJ06 GGA, 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 HJ06 GGA registered?

HJ06 GGA is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 May 2006.

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