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LA06 EJL

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,069 mi
Last recorded96,069 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2013 96,069 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 96,069 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 85,961 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 75,749 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 75,684 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front inner brake pads appear very low , discs lipped....

nail in o/s/f tyre....

Pass 20 Jul 2010 67,109 miles

Child seat fitted on centre rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt.

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 55,233 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 EJL is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EJL, 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 LA06 EJL registered?

LA06 EJL is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 July 2006.

Is LA06 EJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA06 EJL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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