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HY06 GNV

2006 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,905 mi
Last recorded174,905 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY06 GNV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 174,905 miles

Front BOTH TYRES INNER SIDE WORN

Nearside Rear SIDE WALL SMALL CUT

Oil leak ENGINE OIL ()

Pass 4 Apr 2016 168,839 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 164,271 miles

nsf mirror casing damaged

nsr and osr handbrake limits just met requirments

Pass 21 Feb 2014 153,292 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 152,593 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 139,411 miles

EML warning light on.

One of offside front side lights not working.

Pass 20 Feb 2012 125,389 miles

All tyres wearing unevenly & getting low.

Pass 21 Feb 2011 107,471 miles

Strong fuel smell under bonnet but due to engine & belly pan covers unable to be sure of leak.

Fail 18 Feb 2011 107,466 miles

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

All tyres wearing unevenly.

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

Strong fuel smell under bonnet but due to engine & belly pan covers unable to be sure of leak.

Pass 26 Feb 2010 85,828 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 85,826 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 64,492 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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HY06 GNV is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HY06 GNV, 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 HY06 GNV registered?

HY06 GNV is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is HY06 GNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY06 GNV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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