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BT56 JYP

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,025 mi
Last recorded100,025 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 JYP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 100,025 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2021 100,024 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2020 85,216 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 5 May 2020 85,155 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across boot floor (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake sensor insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

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

under tray damaged

Fail 31 Mar 2020 83,925 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment hand brake lever full travel (1.1.15 (f))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both dip and main beam incorrect bulbs fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both dips and main beam (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both performance low (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play hub rear centre arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil around turbo pipes & engine

power steering vibration from lock to lock

Pass 29 Mar 2019 72,154 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 64,406 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x front to rear(greased) (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 154,117 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 138,679 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 127,789 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 116,411 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 84,471 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 73,733 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 95,017 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 34,045 miles

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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BT56 JYP is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BT56 JYP, 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 BT56 JYP registered?

BT56 JYP is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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