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HY06 MWM

2006 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

137,983 mi
Last recorded137,983 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY06 MWM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 137,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexi hose - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated recommend replacing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexi hose - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 137,878 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexi hose - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre tread getting low

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated recommend replacing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexi hose - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Sep 2021 133,031 miles

Bonnet shocks weak doesn't hold bonnet in up position

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under tray fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2020 129,373 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 125,430 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 125,430 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2018 119,003 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 119,003 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 112,052 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2017 111,964 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 106,052 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Sep 2016 105,853 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Jun 2016 104,411 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2015 98,907 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Apr 2014 87,631 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 87,631 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 78,137 miles

front tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 4 Apr 2013 78,137 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 19 Apr 2012 67,417 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wear inner edge n/s front tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2011 57,859 miles

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2010 45,185 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 45,185 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 30,741 miles

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

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 MWM is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 HY06 MWM, 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 HY06 MWM registered?

HY06 MWM is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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