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BG56 BYA

2006 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

176,573 mi
Last recorded176,573 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 BYA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 176,573 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 176,573 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 168,630 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 168,630 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 163,530 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 157,742 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2019 157,448 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 149,158 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 149,157 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 127,175 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 107,539 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Dec 2016 107,538 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)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Dec 2015 98,586 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 90,950 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 85,216 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 80,860 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 75,462 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 63,059 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs showing heavey wear

rear brake discs showing heavey wear

Pass 26 Oct 2009 48,820 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BG56 BYA is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BG56 BYA, 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

How do I check the history of BG56 BYA?

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What year was BG56 BYA registered?

BG56 BYA is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is BG56 BYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG56 BYA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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