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EA56 ZKC

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

175,557 mi
Last recorded175,557 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 ZKC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 175,557 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 164,250 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Headlamp aims are low

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Plastic outer sill covering is loose

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Near to excessive (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Near to excessive (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 147,693 miles

Front to reat metal brake pipes are slightly rusty

Nearside Front Side light is week

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Number plate is starting to perrish

Slight engine oil leaks

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 147,693 miles

Nearside Front Side light is week

Front to reat metal brake pipes are slightly rusty

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Number plate is starting to perrish

Slight engine oil leaks

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 139,107 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose but not insecure

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 131,158 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 122,047 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 122,047 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 114,000 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on the inside old serpentine belt poking out from under tray

Pass 30 Oct 2015 109,739 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seats fitted x2 to rear not allowing a full seatbelt inspection

Fail 30 Oct 2015 109,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seats fitted x2 to rear not allowing a full seatbelt inspection

Pass 27 Oct 2014 101,558 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Oct 2014 101,558 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 95,093 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 87,948 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Oct 2011 79,726 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 72,381 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 59,759 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/F caliper clip missing

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 ZKC is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZKC, 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 ZKC registered?

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

Is EA56 ZKC safe to buy?

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