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K29 SRW

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

168,282 mi
Last recorded168,282 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK29 SRW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 168,282 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 167,460 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 161,810 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 158,101 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 147,358 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring full inspection

Fail 25 Feb 2022 147,343 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link arm rubber (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring full inspection

Pass 5 Mar 2021 136,601 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 136,599 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded MAIN (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded MAIN (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 125,748 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s main centre to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear both front windows tinted

under trays fitted obscuring full inspection

Fail 12 Mar 2020 125,740 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s main centre to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear both front windows tinted

under trays fitted obscuring full inspection

Pass 25 Jan 2019 112,797 miles

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both front side windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 112,797 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both front side windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 100,987 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 100,987 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 86,981 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Oct 2015 78,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases smell noticed (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 74,609 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front wearing on inner & outer edges

Pass 2 Nov 2013 68,096 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 62,279 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 62,279 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 54,046 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 3 Nov 2010 45,012 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 37,956 miles

Hand brake lever travel high.

Slight damage to near side front tyre outer side wall.

Fail 9 Nov 2009 37,956 miles

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

Hand brake lever travel high.

Slight damage to near side front tyre outer side wall.

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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K29 SRW is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K29 SRW, 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 K29 SRW registered?

K29 SRW is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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