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EO56 ZPC

2006 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

145,043 mi
Last recorded145,043 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO56 ZPC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 145,043 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 133,576 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 133,571 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded *LEAKING* (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR WISHBONE OUTER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR WISHBONE OUTER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SUB FRAME MOUNTING POINTS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 125,557 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 113,350 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 97,847 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 89,857 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 80,872 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 71,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre starting to lose shape on the inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to lose shape on the inner edge

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

Offside Front Tyre starting to lose shape on the inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2014 59,298 miles

Nearside 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 59,298 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 51,777 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 44,839 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 37,381 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 37,372 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 30,292 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 21,334 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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EO56 ZPC is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZPC, 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 ZPC registered?

EO56 ZPC is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is EO56 ZPC safe to buy?

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