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J7 VYD

2006 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

191,847 mi
Last recorded191,847 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 VYD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 191,847 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2024 190,347 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 188,826 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2022 186,518 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 182,186 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 180,439 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 177,173 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 177,173 miles

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

Coil spring fractured or broken Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 171,138 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 166,423 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2017 166,423 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 161,355 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 155,711 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Dec 2015 155,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 148,825 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 141,895 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 136,743 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 132,386 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2011 132,386 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 28 Dec 2010 127,538 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2010 127,538 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 121,807 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2009 121,807 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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J7 VYD is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 J7 VYD, 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 J7 VYD registered?

J7 VYD is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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