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EK56 DUA

2006 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,309 mi
Last recorded177,309 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 DUA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 177,309 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (slightly shaded) (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear tyres inner edges of tread are worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

all four alloy rims have filler

engine oil is below minimum level

excessive play in offside front side of steering rack

nearside front position lamp is flickering

Fail 1 Mar 2024 177,306 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (slightly shaded) (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear tyres inner edges of tread are worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

all four alloy rims have filler

engine oil is below minimum level

excessive play in offside front side of steering rack

nearside front position lamp is flickering

Pass 13 Mar 2023 166,321 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 164,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 161,156 miles

plastic cover under car

Fail 24 Mar 2021 160,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn torsion arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated strongly advise (deteriorated ) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Mar 2020 149,597 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 149,563 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread and void of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2019 138,461 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 138,455 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 128,715 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 128,714 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 118,426 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 108,165 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 108,123 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 89,834 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 70,500 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 60,276 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 52,075 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 52,004 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 52,004 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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EK56 DUA is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EK56 DUA, 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 EK56 DUA registered?

EK56 DUA is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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