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KJ06 HDA

2006 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

195,610 mi
Last recorded195,610 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ06 HDA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 195,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2026 195,610 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2025 192,687 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns&os (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 192,687 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns&os (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 183,679 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 180,078 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on edges and going out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 172,327 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 165,744 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 161,314 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 156,826 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 150,326 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 150,326 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 143,936 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 143,936 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 137,412 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 129,224 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 121,205 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 121,019 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 112,966 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 105,505 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 96,957 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 19 Nov 2010 82,994 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 71,886 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2010 71,381 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 51,727 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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KJ06 HDA is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc 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 KJ06 HDA, 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 HDA registered?

KJ06 HDA is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 March 2006.

Is KJ06 HDA safe to buy?

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