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CP56 KPZ

2006 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,000 mi
Last recorded72,000 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP56 KPZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 72,000 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 79,523 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 79,512 miles

rear tyres close to wear bars and bald on edges

Pass 6 Dec 2011 68,397 miles

front no. plate cracked.

Fail 5 Dec 2011 68,397 miles

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

front no. plate cracked.

Pass 7 Dec 2010 59,723 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 59,723 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 49,846 miles

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)

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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CP56 KPZ is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CP56 KPZ, 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

How do I check the history of CP56 KPZ?

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What year was CP56 KPZ registered?

CP56 KPZ is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 December 2006.

Is CP56 KPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP56 KPZ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CP56 KPZ have outstanding finance?

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