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JG 1931

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

142,886 mi
Last recorded142,886 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJG 1931
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 142,886 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 139,057 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 139,050 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 134,933 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 130,854 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 127,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 123,854 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 121,328 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 116,155 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 111,478 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 106,153 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 101,328 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 94,727 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 88,040 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 82,069 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 82,032 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 75,475 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)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 74,942 miles

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 62,068 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 48,987 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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JG 1931 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 85%.

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 JG 1931, 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 JG 1931?

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What year was JG 1931 registered?

JG 1931 is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 June 2006.

Is JG 1931 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JG 1931 shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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