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HK06 UCJ

2006 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,539 mi
Last recorded43,539 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2009
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK06 UCJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2009 43,539 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 43,338 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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 UCJ is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UCJ, 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 UCJ registered?

HK06 UCJ is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 August 2006.

Is HK06 UCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK06 UCJ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HK06 UCJ have outstanding finance?

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