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BN56 PYF

2006 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,519 mi
Last recorded136,519 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 PYF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 136,519 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides {car has been standing} (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 136,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture pipe has split and leaking fluid (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides {car has been standing} (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 131,129 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge is worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge is worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 131,129 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge is worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge is worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 122,028 miles

Centre Front Lower trays fitted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 111,839 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 111,820 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 101,624 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2014 97,267 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 89,147 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 77,393 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2012 77,393 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2010 65,575 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 65,574 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 54,338 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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 PYF is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PYF, 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 PYF registered?

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

Is BN56 PYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN56 PYF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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