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JEU 3X

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

142,409 mi
Last recorded142,409 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEU 3X
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 142,409 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2016 142,093 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

play detected at n/s rear wheel whilst on brake tester. Unable to find play using test methods on ramp. customer advised to have further tests to check.

Pass 13 Jul 2015 132,987 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 124,485 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 124,474 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2013 113,844 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 113,844 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2013 113,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 97,595 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 79,722 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 65,524 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 65,524 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Dec 2009 63,700 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 62,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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JEU 3X is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 JEU 3X, 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 JEU 3X registered?

JEU 3X is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 December 2006.

Is JEU 3X safe to buy?

The MOT history for JEU 3X shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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