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KG06 GJV

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

162,763 mi
Last recorded162,763 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG06 GJV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 162,763 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 146,762 miles

Both rear tyres worn on the inner edge

Fail 17 Sep 2015 146,762 miles

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

Both rear tyres worn on the inner edge

Fail 1 Jul 2014 120,921 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

emisions wont pick up

nsf and osf brake pipes corroding

Pass 1 Jul 2014 120,921 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emisions wont pick up

nsf and osf brake pipes corroding

Pass 10 Jun 2013 94,614 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jun 2013 94,614 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2012 67,836 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 67,832 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 19 May 2011 57,195 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 49,153 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 37,727 miles

all tyres are starting to wear down on inner edges

Pass 6 Jun 2008 29,430 miles

PLASTIC CASING FOR OSR AND NSR SEAT BELT BUCKLES CRACKED

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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KG06 GJV is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2006 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 108,709 miles. This 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 KG06 GJV, 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 KG06 GJV registered?

KG06 GJV is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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The MOT history for KG06 GJV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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