MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,451 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Staining of undertrays would indicate a fluid leak of some from from above
Trays and covers fitted
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
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
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
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
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))
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
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.
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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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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AK56 OVW is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 September 2006.
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