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K22 THC

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

141,703 mi
Last recorded141,703 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK22 THC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 141,703 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 138,962 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 135,523 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 131,708 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 127,857 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 127,857 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both washers (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 123,809 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 118,304 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 118,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2017 113,948 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 98,508 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 84,720 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 84,678 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 82,668 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 75,804 miles

both front tyres worn low on outer edges

Fail 7 Jun 2013 75,766 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn low on outer edges

Pass 2 Jun 2012 63,223 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jun 2012 63,223 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2011 47,036 miles

ALL TYRES WEARING LOW

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGE

Pass 3 Jun 2010 36,165 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 26,744 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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K22 THC is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2006 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 108,709 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 K22 THC, 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 K22 THC registered?

K22 THC is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 July 2006.

Is K22 THC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K22 THC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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