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BF56 KNS

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

207,077 mi
Last recorded207,077 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 KNS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2023 207,077 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2022 202,825 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 202,819 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 199,990 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 191,770 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 175,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 162,614 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 May 2016 140,380 miles

oil lake

Pass 16 May 2015 120,290 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2014 102,127 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 102,127 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 93,783 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)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 73,286 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2011 43,937 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 29,144 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 26,124 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 26,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

emmissions to clean to register

offside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

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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BF56 KNS is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BF56 KNS, 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 BF56 KNS registered?

BF56 KNS is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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