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BK56 WDA

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,902 mi
Last recorded138,902 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 WDA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 138,902 miles

oil leak on engine

powersteering rack damp with oil

Pass 23 Dec 2021 135,816 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 128,971 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Oct 2019 128,131 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 118,225 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 109,827 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 91,368 miles

Nearside Front Minor cut to tyre sidewall

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 87,310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 81,835 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 73,846 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 73,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 62,830 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 54,116 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 53,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both front tyres have splits too inner sidewalls

n/s/f tyre is worn on outer edge and has cuts too outer sidewall

Pass 2 Sep 2010 46,612 miles

front number plate slight water damage

small cuts on n/s/f tyre inner side wall

Fail 1 Sep 2010 46,611 miles

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

small cuts on n/s/f tyre inner side wall

Pass 4 Sep 2009 35,909 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 75,901 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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 WDA is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WDA, 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 WDA registered?

BK56 WDA is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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