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K11 XDC

2006 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

137,747 mi
Last recorded137,747 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK11 XDC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 137,747 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 134,679 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 127,168 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 127,163 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 115,950 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 105,792 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 105,790 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 99,034 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 99,033 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 89,284 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 78,077 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 78,077 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 66,032 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 63,799 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Sep 2015 60,738 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 58,299 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 55,834 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 53,517 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

n/s front tyre splits on side wall but not to cords at time off test

Pass 30 Mar 2012 50,646 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 30 Mar 2012 50,646 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Mar 2011 47,023 miles

Rear bumper damage

Pass 27 Mar 2010 40,378 miles

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

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 27,184 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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K11 XDC is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 K11 XDC, 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 K11 XDC registered?

K11 XDC is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is K11 XDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K11 XDC shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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