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JO04 KET

2006 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

139,829 mi
Last recorded139,829 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO04 KET
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 139,829 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 119,470 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 119,470 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 93,297 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 91,243 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 91,243 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 88,162 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Oct 2017 84,055 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 83,074 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 77,578 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 72,425 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 65,909 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 58,101 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 58,101 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 51,319 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 43,702 miles

Both front tyres have deep cuts to inner sidewalls.

Fail 17 Jun 2011 43,702 miles

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

Both front tyres have deep cuts to inner sidewalls.

Pass 23 Jun 2010 36,256 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 30,018 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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JO04 KET is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 JO04 KET, 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 JO04 KET registered?

JO04 KET is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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