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EA56 MYT

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,309 mi
Last recorded129,309 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 MYT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 129,309 miles

Under trays and sill covers fitted-x2 rear brake discs scored/pitted-exhaust emissions high and passed on limit

Pass 4 Dec 2023 126,029 miles

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

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

engine covers-under trays fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2022 124,240 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear diff slight leak-n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Pass 9 Dec 2021 122,038 miles

engine covers-under trays fitted-n/s/f link slight play-rear discs scored slightly

Pass 8 Dec 2020 117,658 miles

engine covers-under trays fitted-rear discs scored/pitted

Pass 7 Nov 2019 113,299 miles

brake pads low rear- engine covers-under trays fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2018 110,000 miles

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

engine covers- under trays fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2018 110,000 miles

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

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

engine covers- under trays fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2017 106,026 miles

engine covers/under trays fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2016 100,486 miles

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

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 3 Dec 2016 100,484 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Oct 2015 96,361 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 96,361 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

emission test not don low oil

Pass 25 Oct 2014 92,669 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 89,154 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 87,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 87,490 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 86,190 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 84,440 miles

o/s/f tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 8 Oct 2009 81,492 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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EA56 MYT is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 EA56 MYT, 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 EA56 MYT registered?

EA56 MYT is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 November 2006.

Is EA56 MYT safe to buy?

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