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L999 BLL

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

145,541 mi
Last recorded145,541 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL999 BLL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 145,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 143,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 141,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush s/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush s/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 139,610 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 137,869 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 135,379 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 133,780 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 129,848 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 125,891 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 120,233 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 113,204 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 105,540 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 105,540 miles

Offside Inner Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 94,828 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 79,090 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 64,120 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 47,774 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 31,597 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 31,597 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 17,131 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 13,247 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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L999 BLL is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 L999 BLL, 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.

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What year was L999 BLL registered?

L999 BLL is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 March 2006.

Is L999 BLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L999 BLL shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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