2006 BMW 5 Series 3.0L Diesel · KF04 TUT
2006 BMW 5 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 06 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 156,665 miles. MOT expired on 17 Oct 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,665 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial 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.
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KF04 TUT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 16/10/2025
- 156,665 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KF04 TUT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 5 Series (KF04 TUT) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 October 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
KF04 TUT Mileage History
- 24/09/2022108,227 mi
- 19/10/2023117,315 mi+9,088 mi
- 19/09/2024130,213 mi+12,898 mi
- 16/10/2025156,665 mi+26,452 mi
Average of roughly 15,825 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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