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BX56 CNO

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

154,096 mi
Last recorded154,096 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 CNO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 154,096 miles

n/s font tyre low tread on shoulders

o/s front wheel arch fowling tyre

rear brake pads low

Fail 28 Oct 2020 154,094 miles

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

gearbox oil leak

n/s front brake pad warning wire not attached

n/s front tyre bald on shoulders 245 35 zr 19 91 y toyo

o/s front inner wheel arch fowling tyre

play in o/s front steering rack tie rod

rear brake pads very low

slight judder o/s front brake discs

Pass 28 Oct 2019 152,073 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 149,361 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 146,341 miles

both rear tyres low

exhaust flexi joint blowing

rear discs worn and corroded pads low

Pass 6 Oct 2016 141,339 miles

N/S/F wheel bearing slight roughness when rotated

exhaust blowing from front flexi joint

rear discs worn and corroded pads getting low

slight play in all 4 front lower arms both sides

Pass 6 Oct 2015 136,086 miles

both rear tyres getting low

slight play in all front lower arms

Pass 22 Jul 2014 128,329 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 115,378 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 2 May 2013 109,041 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2012 93,840 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2011 87,536 miles

Nail in nearside front 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)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 67,536 miles

smoke test not registred

Pass 5 Sep 2009 55,099 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.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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BX56 CNO is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BX56 CNO, 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 BX56 CNO registered?

BX56 CNO is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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