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HX06 PDK

2006 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,919 mi
Last recorded182,919 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX06 PDK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2019 182,919 miles

covers fitted underneath

Pass 31 Dec 2018 173,350 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

o/s wing mirror slightly deteriorated

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Dec 2017 168,861 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 168,795 miles

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner forward most (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 166,953 miles

Offside Rear OSR lower control arm inner most front bush is starting to delaminate but has no movement as yet

Under trays fitted

Fail 28 Dec 2016 166,949 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe is corroded in its securing clip (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear OSR lower control arm inner most front bush is starting to delaminate but has no movement as yet

Under trays fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2015 161,885 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 158,001 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 152,689 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2013 142,244 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle wet when tested

Pass 30 May 2012 132,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 121,168 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

boot loaded

plastic sill,under engine and full under body covers

Fail 20 Jun 2011 121,168 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

boot loaded

plastic sill,under engine and full under body covers

Pass 7 Jun 2010 106,287 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

emissions to clean to register with smoke machine test

o/s and n/s front brake discs worn and lipped

plastic sill and full under body covers

Fail 2 Jun 2010 106,287 miles

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

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

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

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

O/S REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMITS OF TREAD WEAR

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

emissions to clean to register with smoke machine test

o/s and n/s front brake discs worn and lipped

plastic sill and full under body covers

Pass 2 Jun 2009 80,196 miles

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

plastic sill,under engine and full under body covers

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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HX06 PDK is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HX06 PDK, 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 HX06 PDK registered?

HX06 PDK is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 June 2006.

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