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CE56 YSD

2006 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

195,574 mi
Last recorded195,574 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 YSD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 195,574 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 179,423 miles

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

Offside Front tyre deteriating

Pass 3 Mar 2017 175,530 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 171,948 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 168,522 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 168,522 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 157,912 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 145,065 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2011 142,843 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 135,596 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 113,119 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)

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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CE56 YSD is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 CE56 YSD, 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 CE56 YSD registered?

CE56 YSD is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 October 2006.

Is CE56 YSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE56 YSD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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