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AO56 MOV

2006 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,105 mi
Last recorded136,105 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 MOV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2025 136,105 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 129,672 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 123,993 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 123,059 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 118,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 110,112 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2019 101,121 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner/outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 93,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2017 87,948 miles

under tray fitted obscuring some underside component

Pass 30 May 2016 83,714 miles

rear tyres low @ 3mm & inner edges worn

Pass 15 May 2015 74,419 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 63,677 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2014 58,634 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 51,544 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 40,024 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)

wipers slight smearing

Pass 15 Nov 2010 35,746 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 30,653 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 29,954 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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AO56 MOV is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AO56 MOV, 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 AO56 MOV registered?

AO56 MOV is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 October 2006.

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