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CU56 RZY

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

184,883 mi
Last recorded184,883 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU56 RZY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 184,883 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 177,849 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 169,661 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 164,353 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 158,303 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 152,897 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 141,599 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 135,341 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 135,340 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 127,015 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 123,436 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 117,985 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 112,062 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 105,699 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 101,776 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 85,254 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 72,452 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 72,452 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 56,887 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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CU56 RZY is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 CU56 RZY, 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 CU56 RZY registered?

CU56 RZY is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 December 2006.

Is CU56 RZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU56 RZY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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