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KJ06 COJ

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,222 mi
Last recorded123,222 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ06 COJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 123,222 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 120,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 116,308 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 110,180 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 100,033 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 96,757 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 96,757 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 95,865 miles

parking brake efficiency just met requirement

Pass 17 Oct 2018 95,212 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 94,273 miles

Offside Front tyre perishing

Pass 18 Oct 2016 93,311 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 91,866 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 91,866 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 90,323 miles

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

rear hand brake just meet min efferet

Pass 18 Oct 2013 87,589 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wears on inner edge of nearside front tyre.

Fail 19 Oct 2012 85,922 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 85,922 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 66,500 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 42,886 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 41,202 miles

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

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

full plastic underbody tray fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2009 30,914 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 30,890 miles

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

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

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

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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KJ06 COJ is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc 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 KJ06 COJ, 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 KJ06 COJ registered?

KJ06 COJ is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 April 2006.

Is KJ06 COJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJ06 COJ 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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