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BK56 BYF

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

163,021 mi
Last recorded163,021 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 BYF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 163,021 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 159,833 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 153,223 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 146,233 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 138,916 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 129,324 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 129,060 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 119,779 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 111,216 miles

Both front tyres have slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 14 Jun 2016 105,246 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 102,519 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 98,706 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 92,485 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 82,939 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 74,186 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 12 Feb 2010 55,188 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 54,085 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 52,628 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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BK56 BYF is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BK56 BYF, 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 BK56 BYF registered?

BK56 BYF is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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