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AY56 XWG

2006 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,699 mi
Last recorded128,699 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 XWG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2024 128,699 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 241,436 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 May 2020 136,990 miles

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened drop link (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

new insurment panel miles are higher than indicated

under tray

Pass 19 Dec 2018 211,301 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 188,541 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring view of underside of vehicle

Fail 8 Dec 2017 188,541 miles

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

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)

under-trays fitted obscuring view of underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Dec 2016 173,800 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 158,933 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 144,372 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2013 134,752 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Dec 2013 134,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2012 123,357 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 112,456 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 101,131 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 101,131 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 100,942 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 81,195 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 81,195 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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 XWG is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XWG, 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 XWG registered?

AY56 XWG is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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