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KH55 WRC

2006 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

217,161 mi
Last recorded217,161 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH55 WRC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 217,161 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 217,017 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 209,689 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 209,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 197,394 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 183,518 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 171,166 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 171,166 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 157,636 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2019 157,634 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine cover fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2018 140,055 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2017 135,197 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2016 127,986 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2015 119,328 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nail in n/s/r tyre

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge - 245/40 r18 - run flat tyre

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Dec 2014 110,931 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 101,226 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on the inner edge and starting to wear close to the wear indicators

o/s/f tyre bald on the inner edge and worn close to the wear indicators

Pass 10 Dec 2012 92,657 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 84,651 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 75,349 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 66,015 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 83,217 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 83,217 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 WRC is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WRC, 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

How do I check the history of KH55 WRC?

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What year was KH55 WRC registered?

KH55 WRC is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 January 2006.

Is KH55 WRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KH55 WRC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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