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AV56 XAT

2006 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

146,823 mi
Last recorded146,823 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 XAT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 146,823 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 135,908 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Undertrays fitted obscuring the view of components

Fail 8 Nov 2017 135,893 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Undertrays fitted obscuring the view of components

Pass 7 Oct 2016 120,641 miles

Rear Both tyres wearing on inner edges

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 25 Sep 2015 110,197 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 96,545 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Oct 2014 96,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2013 78,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

restricted rpm during emission test, registered at 0.01%

Pass 15 Nov 2012 56,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no emission print out due to exceptionally low emissions, reading of 0.01 opacity

Pass 23 Nov 2011 35,415 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 30,803 miles

small chip on windscreen

Pass 3 Jun 2010 21,250 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 15,599 miles

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

emissions to clean to register on test equipment

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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AV56 XAT is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AV56 XAT, 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 AV56 XAT registered?

AV56 XAT is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 December 2006.

Is AV56 XAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV56 XAT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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