2006 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Diesel · LM06 GXS
2006 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 169,155 miles. MOT valid until 27 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,155 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM06 GXS Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2025
- 169,155 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (29 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM06 GXS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 5 Series (LM06 GXS) between July 2009 and October 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (29 issues), Tyres (19 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 49 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 ”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))”.
LM06 GXS Mileage History
- 02/07/200951,309 mi
- 08/04/201061,899 mi+10,590 mi
- 12/04/201171,986 mi+10,087 mi
- 14/04/201171,999 mi+13 mi
- 13/04/201285,731 mi+13,732 mi
- 20/03/2013106,556 mi+20,825 mi
- 20/03/2013106,556 mi
- 01/05/2014113,495 mi+6,939 mi
- 29/04/2015117,712 mi+4,217 mi
- 01/04/2016126,322 mi+8,610 mi
- 27/04/2017130,218 mi+3,896 mi
- 25/04/2018135,100 mi+4,882 mi
- 01/04/2019139,078 mi+3,978 mi
- 01/04/2019139,079 mi+1 mi
- 23/10/2020142,191 mi+3,112 mi
- 28/10/2020142,196 mi+5 mi
- 20/10/2021145,420 mi+3,224 mi
- 20/10/2021145,421 mi+1 mi
- 20/10/2022149,959 mi+4,538 mi
- 24/10/2022149,970 mi+11 mi
- 06/10/2023156,346 mi+6,376 mi
- 01/10/2024161,971 mi+5,625 mi
- 01/10/2024161,972 mi+1 mi
- 06/10/2025169,151 mi+7,179 mi
- 13/10/2025169,155 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 7,238 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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