MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,557 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
Exhaust heat shield loose but not insecure
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
o/s/f tyre wearing on the inside old serpentine belt poking out from under tray
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
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
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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
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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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EA56 ZKC is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 November 2006.
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