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KH06 EVV

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

168,290 mi
Last recorded168,290 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH06 EVV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 168,290 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above axle area (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 May 2026 168,290 miles

Nearside Rear Brake locking device missing Caliper Retaining spring missing (1.1.21 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above axle area (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 May 2025 157,605 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 130,203 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 124,234 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 117,262 miles

oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2022 117,262 miles

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated rear both n/s o/s brake hoses showing signs of cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel no reserve travel in handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2021 113,220 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 22 Jun 2020 110,155 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 8 Jun 2019 107,736 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 104,079 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 98,328 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 88,911 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 May 2016 88,837 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside rear tyre is close to legal limit and has a nail in the tyre

Pass 22 May 2015 81,448 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2014 75,414 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 71,459 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 71,459 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 63,326 miles

front wipers smearing

Pass 19 Oct 2011 53,411 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 53,411 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 42,938 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 26 Oct 2009 33,418 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 30,587 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 30,583 miles

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

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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KH06 EVV is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 KH06 EVV, 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 KH06 EVV registered?

KH06 EVV is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 June 2006.

Is KH06 EVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KH06 EVV shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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