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BG56 PKY

2006 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

107,400 mi
Last recorded107,400 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 PKY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 107,400 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 102,179 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (chassis leg) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (chassis leg) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 98,273 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre not leaking ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

t.p.m.s light is on

Fail 6 Nov 2023 98,240 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre not leaking ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

t.p.m.s light is on

Pass 10 Nov 2022 93,460 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing down to wear bars (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing down to wear bars (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 93,460 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing down to wear bars (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing down to wear bars (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 89,664 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 89,664 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt not functioning as intended clasp (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 87,876 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

brake pad warning light on

Fail 8 Oct 2020 87,871 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

brake pad warning light on

Pass 8 Apr 2019 81,684 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 79,463 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Under trays Fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2017 76,897 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear rear bmw badge lit up blue.

covers and/or undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.

Pass 15 Mar 2016 73,269 miles

Engine covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2015 67,193 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 58,154 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2013 49,884 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 49,884 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 43,144 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 43,144 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 33,707 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 33,707 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2010 25,443 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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BG56 PKY is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 PKY, 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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BG56 PKY is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 December 2006.

Is BG56 PKY safe to buy?

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