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BK56 OJH

2006 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

177,440 mi
Last recorded177,440 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 OJH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 177,440 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 170,186 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear wheel welded

Pass 18 Jan 2020 165,371 miles

rear diff starting to leak

o/s & n/s/r suspension arm front bushes separating

o/s & n/s/r brake pipes corroded (strong advise)

rear number plate fading de-laminating

Pass 12 Jan 2019 160,144 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 155,533 miles

O/S/R TYRE INNER SIDEWALL SPLITTING

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

Fail 13 Jan 2018 155,533 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S/R TYRE INNER SIDEWALL SPLITTING

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

Pass 14 Jan 2017 150,281 miles

BATTERY WEAK

Pass 16 Jan 2016 143,626 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2016 143,626 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 136,569 miles

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Jan 2015 136,569 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 130,013 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 123,150 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 99,541 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Fail 3 Feb 2012 99,540 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 Jan 2011 75,506 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

both tyres wearing on inner + outer edges

Pass 15 Dec 2009 55,201 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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 OJH is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BK56 OJH, 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

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What year was BK56 OJH registered?

BK56 OJH is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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