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AJ56 LHM

2006 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

239,562 mi
Last recorded239,562 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 LHM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 239,562 miles
Fail 5 May 2025 239,255 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 222,620 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 203,738 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 203,292 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 186,616 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 185,738 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 185,636 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 132,589 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 132,589 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 108,128 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 76,170 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 61,082 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 51,479 miles

front tyre tread low on outer edges.

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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AJ56 LHM is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AJ56 LHM, 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

How do I check the history of AJ56 LHM?

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What year was AJ56 LHM registered?

AJ56 LHM is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 November 2006.

Is AJ56 LHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ56 LHM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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