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AK56 OVW

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

180,451 mi
Last recorded180,451 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 OVW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 180,451 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 180,447 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 177,311 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 167,584 miles

Staining of undertrays would indicate a fluid leak of some from from above

Trays and covers fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2021 167,493 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Staining of undertrays would indicate a fluid leak of some from from above

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2020 163,787 miles

Both front brake hoses not secured into their brackets (now fixed)

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak

Trays and covers fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2020 163,779 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front brake hoses not secured into their brackets (now fixed)

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2019 156,497 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect recommended (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect recommended (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside above sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

offside rear seatbelt clip casing damaged but functioning

Pass 6 Sep 2018 144,028 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect recommended (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 126,060 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 121,286 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 117,760 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in o/s/f inner rack joint

Pass 4 Jul 2014 104,984 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 96,997 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 84,595 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 69,816 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

sill covers fitted.

undertray covers fitted.

Pass 30 Jul 2011 69,816 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

sill covers fitted.

undertray covers fitted.

Pass 30 Jul 2010 52,935 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 48,429 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 OVW is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OVW, 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 OVW registered?

AK56 OVW is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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