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AJ56 LHY

2006 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

184,979 mi
Last recorded184,979 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 LHY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 184,979 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rearmost joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 184,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rearmost joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 175,123 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rearmost arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 165,346 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge perished and cracked close to exposing cords

o/s rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 25 Nov 2014 155,059 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 145,733 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 135,550 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 133,440 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 116,833 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 82,992 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 82,992 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 LHY is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AJ56 LHY, 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.

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What year was AJ56 LHY registered?

AJ56 LHY is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 November 2006.

Is AJ56 LHY safe to buy?

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