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HV06 EYS

2006 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

173,246 mi
Last recorded173,246 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV06 EYS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 173,246 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Sep 2021 173,246 miles

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) ()

Pass 9 Sep 2020 170,196 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 168,090 miles

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))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 168,090 miles

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))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 166,325 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 166,325 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 163,843 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Aug 2017 163,843 miles

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 162,233 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 162,227 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 158,734 miles

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)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 158,734 miles

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)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 153,837 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 149,639 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake discs coroded

Pass 27 Jun 2012 144,310 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 144,310 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 144,992 miles

rear pad sensor broken

Pass 22 Mar 2010 139,822 miles

smoke test showing 0.00 low emitter engine

Fail 19 Mar 2010 139,753 miles

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

smoke test showing 0.00 low emitter engine

Pass 26 Mar 2009 133,452 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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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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What year was HV06 EYS registered?

HV06 EYS is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 March 2006.

Is HV06 EYS safe to buy?

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