2006 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Diesel · KJ06 GRK
2006 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 153,401 miles. MOT expired on 16 Feb 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,401 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KJ06 GRK Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2022
- 153,401 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KJ06 GRK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 5 Series (KJ06 GRK) between February 2022 and February 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 February 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
KJ06 GRK Mileage History
- 17/02/2022153,401 mi
- 17/02/2022153,401 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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