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EJ56 PZT

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

145,996 mi
Last recorded145,996 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 PZT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 145,996 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 145,993 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2023 141,116 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 128,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer shoulder shredding (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer shoulder shredding (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 116,878 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 116,874 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 116,161 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 106,871 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 106,871 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 94,767 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 82,468 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 70,346 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 48,269 miles

can not see rear coil spring upper section

Pass 7 Dec 2012 38,004 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre starting to get low on tread

rear brake inner pads getting low

Fail 6 Dec 2012 38,002 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre starting to get low on tread

rear brake inner pads getting low

Pass 6 Dec 2011 28,023 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 22,994 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 17,169 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 17,168 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edges.

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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EJ56 PZT is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc 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 EJ56 PZT, 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 EJ56 PZT registered?

EJ56 PZT is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 December 2006.

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