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AY56 XWA

2006 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,098 mi
Last recorded121,098 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 XWA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 121,098 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 115,837 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 112,255 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 May 2017 149,031 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2016 109,235 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 106,225 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s f tyre has sidewall damage present

Fail 2 May 2015 106,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s f tyre has sidewall damage present

Pass 1 Apr 2014 104,221 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 104,221 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 98,452 miles

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

Right front windscreen has a littel cracked but it is outside sweepe area

Pass 7 Mar 2012 86,629 miles

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

brake warning light stays on

tyre pressure monitoring warning light stays on

Fail 7 Mar 2012 86,629 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

brake warning light stays on

tyre pressure monitoring warning light stays on

Pass 22 Feb 2011 78,053 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 66,964 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rattle from exhaust system

Pass 8 Sep 2009 61,936 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise boot held down with tape sercure

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 XWA is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XWA, 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 AY56 XWA registered?

AY56 XWA is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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