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J3 PKX

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

145,794 mi
Last recorded145,794 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 PKX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 145,794 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 132,226 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 132,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 119,369 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both scored / lipped / rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Sun visor fitted ( Wipers just touching sunvisor)

Oil leak, but not excessive Misting over engine pan cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both scored / lipped / rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres wearing edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears starting to perish / cut (Also small cuts in both rears Not to cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 113,892 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 103,672 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 103,655 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NSF LINK ARM TOP BOOT SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OSF LINK ARM TOP BOOT SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 95,654 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VISABLE BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 88,630 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 82,767 miles

nearside rear wheel rim has a welding repair. but appears to be a sustainable repair.

offside rear wheel rim has a welding repair. but appears to be a sustainable repair.

Fail 6 Sep 2018 82,676 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

nearside rear wheel rim has a welding repair. but appears to be a sustainable repair.

Pass 16 Aug 2017 78,842 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded near side front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both front and rear and rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion

Fail 16 Aug 2017 78,842 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded off side front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded near side front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both front and rear and rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2016 74,309 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 70,056 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 70,056 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 64,638 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 60,703 miles

all tyres low tread on edges

Pass 7 Sep 2012 56,419 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2011 49,198 miles

small cut in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2010 43,346 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

cut in near side rear tyre outer side wall

slight cut in off side rear tyre outer side wall

Pass 7 Sep 2009 36,828 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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J3 PKX is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 J3 PKX, 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 J3 PKX registered?

J3 PKX is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 September 2006.

Is J3 PKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J3 PKX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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