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CX56 FSK

2006 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,680 mi
Last recorded135,680 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX56 FSK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 135,680 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 135,680 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 135,588 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury near door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag warning (7.1.6 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 124,473 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2016 118,089 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 103,153 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 85,404 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 64,669 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 46,483 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 31,513 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 22,183 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 20,103 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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CX56 FSK is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 CX56 FSK, 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 CX56 FSK registered?

CX56 FSK is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 December 2006.

Is CX56 FSK safe to buy?

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