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HK06 WTV

2006 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

257,607 mi
Last recorded257,607 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK06 WTV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 257,607 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 257,607 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 249,300 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 241,080 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 232,151 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 210,851 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 210,851 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 195,010 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 195,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 162,546 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 162,544 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 147,434 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 130,534 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 115,409 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 103,227 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 98,641 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 88,874 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 77,818 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 73,677 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 73,677 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 54,452 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 WTV is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2006 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 108,709 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 HK06 WTV, 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 HK06 WTV registered?

HK06 WTV is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is HK06 WTV safe to buy?

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