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DK56 WND

2006 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

146,190 mi
Last recorded146,190 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK56 WND
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 146,190 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 138,536 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 138,536 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 132,222 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 132,222 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 124,866 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 110,888 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 99,787 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 85,433 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2014 77,607 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 64,525 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 49,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre tread cracking

Nail in nearside front tyre

O/S/F tyre tread cracking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2011 44,908 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2010 39,415 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2009 34,667 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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DK56 WND is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DK56 WND, 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 DK56 WND registered?

DK56 WND is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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