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KW02 AMY

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,021 mi
Last recorded137,021 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW02 AMY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 137,021 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 131,846 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 131,846 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 122,853 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 117,319 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 113,379 miles

N/S/F TYRE HAS A CUT TO OUTER SIDEWALL

Pass 21 Oct 2013 103,963 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 102,917 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 86,626 miles

brake pad warning on

Fail 3 Jul 2012 86,498 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pad warning on

Pass 13 Jun 2011 69,419 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 69,208 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)

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 18 Jun 2010 54,487 miles

front windows are tinted very dark

Pass 24 Nov 2009 42,855 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 42,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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KW02 AMY is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KW02 AMY, 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 KW02 AMY?

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What year was KW02 AMY registered?

KW02 AMY is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 November 2006.

Is KW02 AMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW02 AMY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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