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EJ56 ZPG

2006 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

236,046 mi
Last recorded236,046 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 ZPG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 236,046 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, front trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2024 236,045 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, front trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper & front fog light damaged

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 234,511 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering lock missing (7.3 (a))

n/s/r reverse bulb not working

Fail 29 Dec 2023 234,511 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering lock missing (7.3 (a))

n/s/r reverse bulb not working

Pass 31 Dec 2022 232,082 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

damage to n/s/f inner sill

drivers mirror deteriorating

under covers and sill covers fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 29 Dec 2021 229,021 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively recommend further investigation (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides and recommend replacement for next MOT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil recommend replacement before next year (5.3.2 (b))

engine oil leak

Fail 29 Dec 2021 229,021 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended seat stalk stuck under chair (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively recommend further investigation (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides and recommend replacement for next MOT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil recommend replacement before next year (5.3.2 (b))

engine oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2020 226,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning with "angel eye" (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and small nail in tread 245/40 x 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 218,173 miles

suspect split washer bottle

undercovers fitted making inspection difficult

Fail 25 Jun 2019 218,173 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid suspect split was bottle (3.5 (a))

suspect split washer bottle

undercovers fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 27 Jul 2018 208,965 miles

rear tyres close to legal limit

Fail 24 Jul 2018 208,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 24 Jul 2017 197,389 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 186,151 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 186,151 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 173,196 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 173,196 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 158,106 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 158,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 141,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 141,660 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 129,751 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 119,852 miles

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

front brake discs wearing thin

nearside rear tyre inner edge of tread area worn low

Pass 30 Dec 2010 94,750 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 72,361 miles

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 ZPG is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 ZPG, 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 ZPG is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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