2006 BMW 5 Series 2.5L Diesel · C14 BEG
2006 BMW 5 Series (2.5L, diesel). First registered 18 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 150,776 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,776 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C14 BEG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2026
- 150,776 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C14 BEG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 5 Series (C14 BEG) between July 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
C14 BEG Mileage History
- 15/07/2022146,658 mi
- 06/07/2023149,404 mi+2,746 mi
- 19/06/2024150,023 mi+619 mi
- 24/06/2025150,424 mi+401 mi
- 16/07/2026150,776 mi+352 mi
Average of roughly 1,029 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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