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BJ56 MVW

2006 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,734 mi
Last recorded115,734 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 MVW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 115,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 114,349 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

unable to check brake pipes due to undertrays covering them

Fail 2 Jul 2025 114,348 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit open and loose in boot when there's tools around the boot (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

unable to check brake pipes due to undertrays covering them

Pass 30 Apr 2021 113,776 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2020 112,010 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 109,638 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 105,038 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 97,330 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 87,082 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 80,628 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 80,628 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2013 63,791 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 58,340 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 53,746 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 13 Dec 2010 41,830 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Dec 2009 34,496 miles

near side front tyre sidewall damage

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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BJ56 MVW is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BJ56 MVW, 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 BJ56 MVW registered?

BJ56 MVW is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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