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CV55 LXP

2006 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,272 mi
Last recorded109,272 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV55 LXP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 109,272 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 103,750 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 103,749 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 May 2017 87,945 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 May 2016 70,605 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 53,877 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 37,678 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 24,208 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)

full inspection of fuel/brake systems not carried out as covers fitted.

Pass 21 Jan 2011 21,061 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)

Fail 21 Jan 2011 21,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 14,546 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 11,925 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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CV55 LXP is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CV55 LXP, 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 CV55 LXP registered?

CV55 LXP is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 January 2006.

Is CV55 LXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV55 LXP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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