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DN56 DDZ

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

175,738 mi
Last recorded175,738 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN56 DDZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2020 175,738 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 170,225 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 164,640 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 156,505 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 4 Jun 2016 151,213 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 146,014 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2014 140,238 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 125,310 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 110,932 miles

Nearside rear tyre on legal limit at time of test

Pass 29 Apr 2011 93,781 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 64,577 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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DN56 DDZ is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DN56 DDZ, 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 DN56 DDZ registered?

DN56 DDZ is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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