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DU56 ENR

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

226,825 mi
Last recorded226,825 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 ENR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 226,825 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2019 127,134 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 115,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Jan 2017 105,252 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 97,548 miles

emissions not detected

Pass 9 Jan 2015 94,628 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 87,031 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2014 86,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

245/40r18

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on inner edges

offside and nearside front tyres close to legal limit

oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2013 76,795 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 73,124 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 73,124 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 61,937 miles

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

engine oil leak

front brake discs have a deep lip and might be to thin cannt check on mot

Fail 1 Aug 2011 61,937 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

engine oil leak

front brake discs have a deep lip and might be to thin cannt check on mot

Pass 1 Sep 2010 49,172 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 36,072 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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DU56 ENR is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DU56 ENR, 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 DU56 ENR registered?

DU56 ENR is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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