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L9 XRP

2006 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

145,930 mi
Last recorded145,930 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 XRP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 145,930 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 140,828 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 134,902 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 125,745 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 118,586 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 112,844 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 105,618 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 97,695 miles

Front suspension anti roll bar link gaitors - perished

Offside Rear side lights - slight flickering

Offside headlamp beam pattern - poor

Rear metal brake pipes - starting to corrode

Pass 13 Jul 2018 92,339 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 82,747 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 73,215 miles

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Pass 2 Jun 2015 66,024 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 58,808 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 58,808 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 May 2013 53,079 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 43,740 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 34,154 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 34,130 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 33,888 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 27,666 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 21,216 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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L9 XRP is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 L9 XRP, 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 L9 XRP registered?

L9 XRP is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is L9 XRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L9 XRP shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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