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HK06 JNZ

2006 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

172,946 mi
Last recorded172,946 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK06 JNZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 172,946 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 172,571 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 172,568 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 164,416 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 164,415 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 156,132 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 156,118 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 150,911 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 143,709 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer side light (position light) bulb flickering

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

Fail 24 Oct 2018 143,708 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer side light (position light) bulb flickering

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 136,028 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 122,634 miles

EML on

Oil leak from engine

Fail 17 Oct 2016 122,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

EML on

Nails in both rear tyres

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak from engine

Pass 10 Oct 2015 110,063 miles

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

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

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 14 Oct 2014 101,470 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 94,500 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 83,674 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2011 70,757 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 70,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2010 57,752 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 43,815 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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HK06 JNZ is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HK06 JNZ, 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 HK06 JNZ registered?

HK06 JNZ is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 July 2006.

Is HK06 JNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK06 JNZ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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