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BN56 LZH

2006 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,064 mi
Last recorded149,064 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 LZH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 149,064 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2025 149,058 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 140,033 miles

slight flexing on front suspension bushes

Fail 8 May 2024 140,033 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play n/s/f steering rack end ball joint worn to excess / excessive play / movement (drum stick) poss may be slight lift in steering rack / further inspection advised under rack gaiter (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake insecure o/s/f brake disc back plate loose / insecure / back plate corroded around bolt mounting points / rattling / catching on disc (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play o/s/f steering rack end ball joint worn / excess play (drum stick) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight flexing on front suspension bushes

Pass 11 May 2023 129,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 May 2023 129,331 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2022 115,911 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2022 115,910 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 100,711 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 94,362 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 85,947 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 85,827 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2018 76,633 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 76,633 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 71,069 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 61,357 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 51,621 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 48,218 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 44,917 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 34,479 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 26,980 miles

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

Rear 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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BN56 LZH is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BN56 LZH, 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 BN56 LZH registered?

BN56 LZH is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is BN56 LZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN56 LZH shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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