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HN06 AVF

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

196,056 mi
Last recorded196,056 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN06 AVF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 196,056 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 163,500 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 162,538 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Oct 2016 159,446 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 155,704 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 155,704 miles

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 121,983 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 90,157 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 90,157 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 83,030 miles

engine oil leak

front brake discs worn and corroded

plastic undertrays fitted front to rear

slight play in offside steering

Fail 12 Sep 2012 83,030 miles

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

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

brake fluid level low

engine oil leak

front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside front tyre below limit on inner and outer edges

nearside rear tyre close to limit and below limit on inner edge

offside front tyre below limit on inner and outer egdes

offside rear tyre on limit and below limit on inner edge

plastic undertrays fitted front to rear

slight play in offside steering

Pass 21 Dec 2010 67,687 miles

front pads getting low

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Dec 2009 56,234 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 45,222 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 45,221 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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HN06 AVF is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HN06 AVF, 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 HN06 AVF registered?

HN06 AVF is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 April 2006.

Is HN06 AVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN06 AVF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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