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AG56 OUH

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

177,572 mi
Last recorded177,572 miles
Recorded on5 May 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG56 OUH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2025 177,572 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 167,123 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 153,788 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2022 132,834 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and pads low (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 127,876 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 124,430 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 104,568 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

engine/undercovers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 5 Jul 2018 104,176 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

engine/undercovers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 10 Jul 2017 87,329 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 87,209 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb insecure (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 69,973 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 59,383 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 52,675 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 47,972 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 45,552 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 43,971 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 40,954 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 36,355 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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AG56 OUH is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2006 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 108,709 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AG56 OUH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AG56 OUH registered?

AG56 OUH is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is AG56 OUH safe to buy?

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