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BK56 UKB

2006 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

98,074 mi
Last recorded98,074 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 UKB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 98,074 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 91,025 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 84,547 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 80,164 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2018 73,942 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 62,747 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)

full length undertrays are fitted to vehicle

n/s/f tyre is cracked between tread

o/s/f tyre is cracked between tread

Fail 17 Jul 2017 62,747 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (along nearside of car) (3.6.B.2c)

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

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)

full length undertrays are fitted to vehicle

n/s/f tyre is cracked between tread

o/s/f tyre is cracked between tread

Fail 16 Aug 2016 62,715 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush *rear* (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 61,334 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 49,968 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 49,967 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 46,968 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front headlight height sensor broke away

Fail 12 Jun 2014 46,523 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front headlight height sensor broke away

Fail 29 Jun 2013 40,839 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 40,839 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 36,204 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 36,200 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 27,078 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 21,351 miles

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

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

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

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 UKB is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BK56 UKB, 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 UKB registered?

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

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