2006 BMW 5 Series 3.0L Diesel · EN06 UAO
2006 BMW 5 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 142,057 miles. MOT expired on 21 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,057 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EN06 UAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2024
- 142,057 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EN06 UAO 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 (EN06 UAO) between January 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
EN06 UAO Mileage History
- 05/01/2022131,395 mi
- 08/02/2022131,395 mi
- 22/05/2023132,429 mi+1,034 mi
- 22/05/2023132,429 mi
- 23/05/2024142,057 mi+9,628 mi
Average of roughly 4,482 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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