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EY56 VRG

2006 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

149,506 mi
Last recorded149,506 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY56 VRG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 149,506 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 148,418 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2020 148,050 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 148,047 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

diesel cleaners needed

Pass 6 Dec 2019 147,779 miles

Nearside Front tyre has deep cut on outer sidewall

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

Nearside Rear tyre has deep cut on outer sidewall

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

engine oil above maximum

oil leaks engine area

Pass 7 Dec 2018 147,376 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 146,110 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm inner front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm inner front bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 146,018 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases From flexi exhaust pipe (7.1.2)

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)

Offside 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)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm inner front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm inner front bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 139,772 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn close to wear induicators

Offside rear tyre on wear indicators

front tyres bald on inner shoulders replace asap

Pass 8 Dec 2015 132,798 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi area (7.1.2)

rear flexi hoses perished

Pass 30 Dec 2014 125,070 miles

downpipe flexi slightly deteriorated

nearside and offside front rims slight damage

Fail 30 Dec 2014 125,070 miles

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

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

downpipe flexi slightly deteriorated

nearside and offside front rims slight damage

nearside rear tyre bald on inner shoulder + deep cuts in treaded area replacement recomended

Pass 8 Jan 2014 117,129 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2014 117,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2013 109,187 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 109,184 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 100,004 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jan 2012 100,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2011 91,163 miles

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

Nearside Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 80,881 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 73,792 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 59,306 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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EY56 VRG is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EY56 VRG, 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 EY56 VRG registered?

EY56 VRG is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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