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AK56 HHL

2006 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

169,201 mi
Last recorded169,201 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 HHL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 169,201 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 155,967 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 155,695 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 138,806 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 138,806 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 131,789 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 117,028 miles

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 105,678 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2014 105,678 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 96,052 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 83,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 71,944 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 60,987 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 51,180 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 HHL is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HHL, 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 HHL registered?

AK56 HHL is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is AK56 HHL safe to buy?

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