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HY06 MUC

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,979 mi
Last recorded115,979 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY06 MUC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 115,979 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 112,493 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 104,868 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 101,304 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 98,298 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 95,706 miles

Parking brake only just met minimum requirements at 16%

Fail 23 Dec 2015 95,706 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake only just met minimum requirements at 16%

Pass 10 Dec 2014 87,980 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slightly smoking when on idle

Pass 19 Dec 2013 82,788 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 76,074 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 76,074 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 63,457 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 63,457 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

brake discs pitted

Pass 20 Jul 2010 39,936 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 32,966 miles

bonnet damage

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 MUC is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HY06 MUC, 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 MUC registered?

HY06 MUC is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 July 2006.

Is HY06 MUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY06 MUC shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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