MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,686 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))
Brake hose excessively deteriorated BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Engine cover fitted
Under trays fitted
Engine cover fitted
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Under trays fitted
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH FRONT UPPER (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play BOTH FRONT (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Engine cover fitted
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Under trays fitted
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Front Suspension Arm (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear tyre low on tread
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EU56 WKX is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 EU56 WKX, 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 EU56 WKX registered?
EU56 WKX is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 September 2006.
Is EU56 WKX safe to buy?
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