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AK56 NSE

2006 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

181,640 mi
Last recorded181,640 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 181,640 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 171,925 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 165,247 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 159,631 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 159,631 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 138,931 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 110,944 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 110,944 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 89,325 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/r tyre 4mm

park brake lever high

rea brake pads wearing very thin

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 NSE is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AK56 NSE, 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 AK56 NSE registered?

AK56 NSE is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is AK56 NSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK56 NSE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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