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2006 BMW 5 Series 3.0L Diesel · CE06 MDY

CE06 MDY

2006 BMW 5 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2006. Recorded mileage 190,854 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
BMW 5 SERIES
Year / Origin
2006 · Cardiff
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 02/05/2019
Road Tax
Untaxed (08/07/2020)
Recorded Mileage
190,854 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 3.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 02/05/2019
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 08/07/2020
Finance & Risk
UNCHECKED
Unverified
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Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2006
Engine
2993cc

CE06 MDY Key Findings

  • 16 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 03/05/2018
  • 190,854 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 7 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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CE06 MDY Mileage History

  1. 13/03/200954,374 mi
  2. 02/10/200967,756 mi+13,382 mi
  3. 11/11/201089,062 mi+21,306 mi
  4. 11/11/201089,062 mi
  5. 11/11/2011107,151 mi+18,089 mi
  6. 30/11/2012124,693 mi+17,542 mi
  7. 15/11/2013138,461 mi+13,768 mi
  8. 16/11/2013138,461 mi
  9. 26/11/2014153,740 mi+15,279 mi
  10. 28/11/2014153,740 mi
  11. 12/11/2015167,791 mi+14,051 mi
  12. 17/11/2015167,791 mi
  13. 24/11/2016180,533 mi+12,742 mi
  14. 01/12/2016180,613 mi+80 mi
  15. 19/04/2018190,854 mi+10,241 mi
  16. 03/05/2018190,854 mi

Average of roughly 14,934 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.

CE06 MDY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 12:44
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 5 Series (CE06 MDY) between March 2009 and May 2018.

The record contains 9 passes and 7 failures.

The most recent test on 03 May 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is 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.

Recorded failure items include: “Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)”; “Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1)”.

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