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LB06 ZHN

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

170,951 mi
Last recorded170,951 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB06 ZHN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 170,951 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall - Bump (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 170,951 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall - Bump (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing X4 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 160,124 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Feb 2017 154,929 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 154,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 153,596 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 153,596 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 134,084 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 134,078 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 134,077 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 116,554 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 100,719 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 96,234 miles

brake pipes above fuel tank

emissions to low to read

sill covers fitted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 74,260 miles

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

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

brake pipes above undertrays

cuts in rear tyres

emissions to low to read

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2010 56,180 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 42,518 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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LB06 ZHN is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 LB06 ZHN, 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 LB06 ZHN registered?

LB06 ZHN is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 July 2006.

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