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EO56 JHF

2006 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,061 mi
Last recorded153,061 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO56 JHF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 153,061 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2022 140,912 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 134,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2021 134,094 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 121,681 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 111,133 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 108,873 miles

some damage to sidewalls of nearside front and rear tyres

Fail 27 Mar 2018 108,871 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

some damage to sidewalls of nearside front and rear tyres

Pass 8 Mar 2017 106,592 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Under trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2016 104,262 miles

Child seat fitted

Damage to NSF tyre outer wall.

Emissions too clean to record.

Nail in NSR tyre

Oil leak.

Under trays fitted.

Fail 7 Mar 2016 104,242 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted

Damage to NSF tyre outer wall.

Emissions too clean to record.

Nail in NSR tyre

Oil leak.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 19 Mar 2015 102,173 miles

Oil leak

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

nearside front tyre has a small cut in sidewall

Pass 31 Mar 2014 96,985 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 88,622 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 79,690 miles

chip in windscreen

Fail 28 Jan 2012 79,690 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

chip in windscreen

Pass 31 Jan 2011 72,280 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 72,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 63,171 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 63,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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EO56 JHF is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EO56 JHF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EO56 JHF registered?

EO56 JHF is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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