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EJ56 RWN

2006 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

176,212 mi
Last recorded176,212 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 RWN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 176,212 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 176,212 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 171,146 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 163,604 miles

Dash warning showing steering lock fault .

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 163,603 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Dash warning showing steering lock fault .

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 153,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55x17 w (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 153,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55x17 w (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 131,068 miles

both front brake discs are showing signs of wear

both rear tyre are getting low on tread

Pass 1 Oct 2013 108,607 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 98,532 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 74,240 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 74,240 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 67,346 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 42,849 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 40,688 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

offside rear tyre worn inner 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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EJ56 RWN is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RWN, 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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EJ56 RWN is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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