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KH55 BBO

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

258,396 mi
Last recorded258,396 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH55 BBO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 258,396 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 243,359 miles

Clutch operation noisey

Corrosion to front steel brake pipes

Front brake discs worn close to service limits

Plastic trays and covers preventing full examination

Rear brake discs worn close to service limits

slight weep o/s/r shock absorber

Fail 18 Jun 2015 242,395 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Clutch operation noisey

Front brake discs worn close to service limits

Plastic trays and covers preventing full examination

Rear brake discs worn close to service limits

slight weep o/s/r shock absorber

Pass 16 Jun 2014 200,750 miles

Various small chips on windscreen

Plastic covers trays and liners preventing full examination

Rear number plate deteriorated

Some Service wear and corrosion to rear brake discs

Some deterioration to brake hoses

Fail 16 Jun 2014 200,750 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Plastic covers trays and liners preventing full examination

Rear number plate deteriorated

Some Service wear and corrosion to rear brake discs

Some deterioration to brake hoses

Various small chips on windscreen

Pass 18 Jun 2013 182,805 miles

Emissions too clean to reagister

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres unevenly worn inner raised shoulder

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2013 182,804 miles

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

Emissions too clean to reagister

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres unevenly worn inner raised shoulder

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Jun 2012 157,524 miles

Emissions too clean to register

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jun 2012 157,524 miles

Emissions too clean to register

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2011 144,615 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 144,615 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 129,901 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 2 Jan 2009 112,608 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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KH55 BBO 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 61.5%.

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 KH55 BBO, 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 KH55 BBO registered?

KH55 BBO is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 January 2006.

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