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DA56 KNM

2006 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

199,927 mi
Last recorded199,927 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA56 KNM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 199,927 miles

Advise nearside rear brake caliper missing anti rattle clip

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 187,293 miles

engine cover under trays fitted

oil leaks

Fail 31 Oct 2015 186,891 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear top stabiliser arm worn on rear hub (2.4.G.2)

engine cover under trays fitted

oil leaks

Pass 28 Oct 2014 171,266 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear diff seal leaking

Fail 24 Oct 2014 171,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear diff seal leaking

Pass 23 Nov 2013 156,147 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre worn close to wear indicators

Fail 15 Nov 2013 155,857 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel weld breaking away (4.2.B.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre wearing close to wear indicators

Pass 3 Nov 2012 138,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2012 138,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 121,163 miles

vehicle full under tray fited

Fail 2 Nov 2011 121,146 miles

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

vehicle full under tray fited

Pass 2 Nov 2010 104,408 miles

Front discs and pads worn

Fail 2 Nov 2010 104,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front discs and pads worn

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 81,565 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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DA56 KNM is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DA56 KNM, 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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DA56 KNM is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 December 2006.

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