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LA06 EHR

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,936 mi
Last recorded198,936 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 EHR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 198,936 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 198,936 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 195,090 miles

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

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 20 Jun 2014 177,399 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 177,399 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 161,988 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 161,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 146,684 miles

no peak detected on smoke test

Pass 29 Jul 2011 137,616 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 110,013 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 110,010 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 80,867 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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LA06 EHR is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LA06 EHR, 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 LA06 EHR registered?

LA06 EHR is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 July 2006.

Is LA06 EHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA06 EHR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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