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HN06 CGE

2006 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

119,960 mi
Last recorded119,960 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN06 CGE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 119,960 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 May 2026 119,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2025 111,082 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 108,813 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 104,734 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 102,039 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 99,163 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall slightly damaged

Pass 19 May 2020 95,888 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 92,083 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 86,341 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 80,874 miles

Nearside Front small cut in sidewall (not through to cords/ply)

Pass 27 May 2016 75,370 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 69,891 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 63,174 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 54,843 miles

Nearside front and offside front tyres are perished slightly in the tread area

Pass 14 May 2012 50,583 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 42,965 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 36,171 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 27,791 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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HN06 CGE is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 HN06 CGE, 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 HN06 CGE registered?

HN06 CGE is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 May 2006.

Is HN06 CGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN06 CGE shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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