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EF56 EBG

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

150,742 mi
Last recorded150,742 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 EBG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 150,742 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2023 150,742 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2022 148,767 miles

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

tpm light on dash

undertrays and shields fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2022 148,767 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

tpm light on dash

undertrays and shields fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2021 144,262 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres deteriorated. Winter tires fitted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres around 3mm. Winter tires fitted (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays and sheilds fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2020 140,474 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

nearside parking brake performance low.

Fail 7 Aug 2020 140,474 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

nearside parking brake performance low.

Pass 10 Aug 2019 133,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside The brake vacuum pipe has been replaced with a soft rubber hose going through several bends, it has partially collapsed in two places. The brakes are responding to the servo test. Brakes work under test. I strongly advise replacing this pipe.

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 133,509 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside The brake vacuum pipe has been replaced with a soft rubber hose going through several bends, it has partially collapsed in two places. The brakes are responding to the servo test. Brakes work under test. I strongly advise replacing this pipe.

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 124,340 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust shield has been poorly welded (no gas shield) to the central exhaust it is rattling and partially loose. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake servo damaged but function not impaired pipe within the engine bay has partially collapsed. Pipe is also very brittle. (1.1.3 (e))

Running on winter tyres

Fail 30 Jul 2018 124,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible You can not retro fit aftermarket HID kits to halogen lens (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust shield has been poorly welded (no gas shield) to the central exhaust it is rattling and partially loose. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake servo damaged but function not impaired pipe within the engine bay has partially collapsed. Pipe is also very brittle. (1.1.3 (e))

Running on winter tyres

Pass 2 Aug 2017 114,972 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 112,401 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 107,248 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 99,229 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 93,661 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 88,027 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 83,301 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 64,573 miles

emissions too low to record

offside front tyre worn on edge

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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EF56 EBG is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EF56 EBG, 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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EF56 EBG is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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