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LA06 ZVT

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

169,357 mi
Last recorded169,357 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 ZVT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 169,357 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 154,835 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 147,897 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 139,981 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 131,798 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 123,053 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 108,839 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 108,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 99,524 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 99,524 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 92,565 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ZVT is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LA06 ZVT, 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 ZVT registered?

LA06 ZVT is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 July 2006.

Is LA06 ZVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA06 ZVT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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