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AY56 XVV

2006 BMW 5 Series

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

188,086 mi
Last recorded188,086 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 XVV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2016 188,086 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 165,326 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 140,777 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 139,865 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 114,058 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 103,227 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 89,793 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 80,419 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 64,500 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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AY56 XVV is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AY56 XVV, 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 AY56 XVV registered?

AY56 XVV is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 September 2006.

Is AY56 XVV safe to buy?

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