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BN56 XLE

2006 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

204,742 mi
Last recorded204,742 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 XLE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 204,742 miles

undertray fitted

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 204,739 miles

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2024 189,496 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 178,301 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 166,083 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 166,083 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 145,851 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 139,235 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2019 139,232 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2018 126,143 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2018 126,143 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2017 110,899 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 99,750 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2015 91,741 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s rear tyre inner edge worn

Fail 20 Apr 2015 91,704 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 30 May 2014 88,753 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak from gearbox area

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 76,167 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 76,167 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 May 2012 72,444 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 66,297 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 56,250 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 30,374 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 40,243 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.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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BN56 XLE is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XLE, 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 XLE registered?

BN56 XLE is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 September 2006.

Is BN56 XLE safe to buy?

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