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AK56 CZX

2006 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

345,788 mi
Last recorded345,788 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 CZX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 345,788 miles

HANDBRAKE SLIGHTLY TRAVEL CONDITION

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 345,788 miles

HANDBRAKE SLIGHTLY TRAVEL CONDITION

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 188,798 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 173,559 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to both front flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to both rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 161,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 142,891 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre slightly worn outer edge.

slight corrosion rear brake pipes.

Pass 13 Jan 2017 129,484 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 129,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 114,765 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 114,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 102,185 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 90,381 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 81,467 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak rear diff

Pass 20 Oct 2011 67,739 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 41,250 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 14,425 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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AK56 CZX is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AK56 CZX, 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 AK56 CZX registered?

AK56 CZX is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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