2006 BMW 5 Series 3.0L Petrol · LN06 TVZ
2006 BMW 5 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 111,554 miles. MOT expired on 23 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,554 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LN06 TVZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2025
- 111,554 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.
LN06 TVZ 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 (LN06 TVZ) between April 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LN06 TVZ Mileage History
- 19/04/202298,560 mi
- 19/04/2023101,162 mi+2,602 mi
- 20/04/2023101,162 mi
- 24/04/2024106,138 mi+4,976 mi
- 22/04/2025111,554 mi+5,416 mi
Average of roughly 4,318 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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