MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,246 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust leak at engine (8.2.2.1 (b))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating also judder through pedal whilst braking (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)
engine cover and undertrays fitted, obscuring some components
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake discs corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake discs coroded
all brake discs corroded and rusting
brake warning light on
offside front tyre worn on outer edge
rear number plate starting to deteriorate
surface corrosion on offside rear brake pipe to flexi
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
all brake discs corroded and rusting
brake warning light on
offside front tyre worn on outer edge
rear number plate starting to deteriorate
surface corrosion on offside rear brake pipe to flexi
rear pad sensor broken
smoke test showing 0.00 low emitter engine
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
smoke test showing 0.00 low emitter engine
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
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HV06 EYS 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 61.9%.
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 HV06 EYS, 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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HV06 EYS is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 March 2006.
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