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DN56 OTC

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

232,685 mi
Last recorded232,685 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 232,685 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 224,724 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 214,509 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 195,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 171,126 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2021 153,044 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 153,044 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 126,468 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 126,468 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 112,525 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 100,995 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 4 Jan 2018 100,992 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 6 Jan 2017 90,381 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

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

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

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 8 Jan 2016 80,448 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

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

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 17 Jan 2015 76,320 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 75,821 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 64,851 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 55,042 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 45,170 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 35,071 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 OTC is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OTC, 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 DN56 OTC registered?

DN56 OTC is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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