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J1 EAE

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

76,145 mi
Last recorded76,145 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 EAE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 76,145 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 75,435 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 74,228 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 72,814 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 71,210 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 69,896 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 68,803 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 66,893 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 66,892 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 64,455 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 62,635 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 58,669 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 54,717 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 54,717 miles

Offside Front 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)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 51,175 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 48,114 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 43,563 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 36,405 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 30,478 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 22,716 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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J1 EAE is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 J1 EAE, 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 J1 EAE registered?

J1 EAE is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 March 2006.

Is J1 EAE safe to buy?

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