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L800 APL

2006 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

127,670 mi
Last recorded127,670 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL800 APL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 127,670 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

undertrays covering some mot items

Pass 9 Nov 2024 118,383 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 114,077 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 108,176 miles

n/s front tyre approaching limit

Fail 12 Dec 2022 108,174 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

n/s front tyre approaching limit

Pass 15 Dec 2021 103,084 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 100,088 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 100,088 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 93,263 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 93,248 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2018 88,877 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside front antiroll bar droplink gaitor splitting

Pass 26 Jun 2017 84,686 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 77,002 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 71,222 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 64,535 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 58,750 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 58,719 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 52,771 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 36,963 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 23,595 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 21,355 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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L800 APL is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 L800 APL, 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 L800 APL registered?

L800 APL is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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