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HY06 ZYV

2006 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

144,605 mi
Last recorded144,605 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY06 ZYV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 144,605 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 126,128 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

parking brake efficiency only just met 15%

Pass 3 Nov 2014 103,343 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 83,495 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 77,676 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2011 74,282 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 67,778 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 61,755 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 61,729 miles

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

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)

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

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 ZYV is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 ZYV, 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

How do I check the history of HY06 ZYV?

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What year was HY06 ZYV registered?

HY06 ZYV is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 June 2006.

Is HY06 ZYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY06 ZYV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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