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GF56 KTK

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

209,800 mi
Last recorded209,800 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 KTK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 209,800 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 193,886 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 179,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both light dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust system modified

Fail 2 Nov 2022 179,287 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both light dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust system modified

Pass 29 Oct 2021 168,235 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides have play but STRONGLY advise replacement of offside inner rack joint ASAP! ()

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 31 Oct 2020 160,027 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 152,883 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 147,120 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 139,669 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 130,963 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 123,222 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 111,785 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 106,023 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 96,625 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 96,625 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 85,722 miles

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

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)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 69,376 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 69,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 51,358 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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GF56 KTK is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GF56 KTK, 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 GF56 KTK registered?

GF56 KTK is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 October 2006.

Is GF56 KTK safe to buy?

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