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K123 RAM

2006 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

196,653 mi
Last recorded196,653 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK123 RAM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2026 196,653 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 190,217 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2024 184,649 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 178,294 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 172,895 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 167,127 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 161,753 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 151,147 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 143,124 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 135,610 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 130,418 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 123,206 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 117,738 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 112,491 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 107,802 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 102,921 miles

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 7 Apr 2010 96,351 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 87,238 miles

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

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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K123 RAM is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 K123 RAM, 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 K123 RAM registered?

K123 RAM is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 April 2006.

Is K123 RAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K123 RAM shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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