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BT56 SFJ

2006 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

163,526 mi
Last recorded163,526 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 SFJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 163,526 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2025 159,103 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 158,472 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 156,495 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 152,384 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 151,234 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 146,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

engine covers and under tray fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2020 142,905 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Feb 2020 142,900 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 136,390 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 126,121 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 121,360 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 121,360 miles

Emissions not tested Oil level too high (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 113,218 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 104,338 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 84,674 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 84,673 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 70,557 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 58,955 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 58,541 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 47,362 miles

N/s/f tyre outer edge low tread

Pass 22 Dec 2009 36,137 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 SFJ is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SFJ, 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 SFJ registered?

BT56 SFJ is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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