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LB06 ZRX

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,956 mi
Last recorded132,956 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB06 ZRX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 132,956 miles

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 26 Jun 2018 132,956 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 23 Jun 2017 131,588 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 130,725 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 130,002 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 183,024 miles

N/s/r tyre worn 2-3mm - heavily worn on the inner edge

Rear brake disc's slightly corroded

Fail 30 May 2014 182,932 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

N/s/r tyre worn 2-3mm - heavily worn on the inner edge

Rear brake disc's slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2013 163,712 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

damage to windowscreen outside drivers view

front brake discs corroded on inner edge

n/s/f inner sidelight bulb not working

n/s/f tyre outter sidewall slightly perished

Pass 1 Jun 2012 139,452 miles

Both rear tyres worn to around 3mm.

Child seat fitted to o/s/r

Front brake disc's slightly corroded.

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

Rear brake disc's slighly corroded.

o/s/f wheel rim slightly distorted.

Pass 2 Jun 2011 118,086 miles

O/s/f foglight missing.

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

N/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge close to cords

Rear brake disc's slightly deteriorated.

Pass 21 Apr 2010 93,310 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 79,315 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 ZRX is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LB06 ZRX, 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 ZRX registered?

LB06 ZRX is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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