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BN56 LXP

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

192,829 mi
Last recorded192,829 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 LXP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 192,829 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

bonnet does not stay open

Pass 2 Nov 2021 183,892 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 173,898 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 173,898 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 162,470 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 153,166 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front windscreen wiper not cleaning the screen properly

Pass 22 Jun 2017 143,339 miles

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

brake warning light on

Pass 5 Jul 2016 132,125 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 123,689 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 115,377 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 105,217 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 95,787 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 78,958 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)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 78,625 miles

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

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 20 Aug 2010 63,309 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 58,584 miles

o/s door mirror cracked, rear view ok

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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BN56 LXP is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc 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 BN56 LXP, 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 BN56 LXP registered?

BN56 LXP is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 September 2006.

Is BN56 LXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN56 LXP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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