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HV06 SFY

2006 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,162 mi
Last recorded117,162 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV06 SFY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 117,162 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 116,937 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 116,301 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 114,128 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 105,145 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 96,359 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 96,288 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 88,294 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 88,294 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 78,965 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 65,994 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 54,691 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 50,313 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs corroded and lipped

Pass 13 Mar 2012 46,321 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

full undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2011 37,214 miles

some leds out on high level brake light

Pass 19 Mar 2010 30,101 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 30,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 23,502 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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HV06 SFY is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HV06 SFY, 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 HV06 SFY registered?

HV06 SFY is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 March 2006.

Is HV06 SFY safe to buy?

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