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KH06 VCF

2006 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,719 mi
Last recorded109,719 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH06 VCF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 109,719 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Aug 2013 109,704 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 9 Aug 2012 91,608 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil low.

headlight aims on lower limit.

Fail 9 Aug 2012 91,608 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil low.

headlight aims on lower limit.

Pass 11 Aug 2011 74,542 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 58,884 miles

engine oil low.

offside front outer parking sensor adrift from bumper.

rear number plate de-laminating.

Pass 6 Jul 2009 45,703 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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KH06 VCF is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VCF, 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 VCF registered?

KH06 VCF is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 July 2006.

Is KH06 VCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KH06 VCF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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