2006 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Diesel · LA06 BUH
2006 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 181,436 miles. MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,436 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LA06 BUH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2025
- 181,436 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LA06 BUH 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 (LA06 BUH) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front/rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
LA06 BUH Mileage History
- 22/08/2022151,366 mi
- 18/08/2023166,323 mi+14,957 mi
- 20/08/2024175,885 mi+9,562 mi
- 12/09/2024175,887 mi+2 mi
- 11/09/2025181,436 mi+5,549 mi
Average of roughly 9,842 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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.
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