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GF56 YSB

2006 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,260 mi
Last recorded166,260 miles
Recorded on5 May 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 YSB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2025 166,260 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2025 164,942 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 156,969 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 128,583 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 128,514 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 121,862 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 121,862 miles

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 hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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 Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 117,213 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 109,567 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 102,706 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 94,997 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 94,997 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam headlight bulbs flash rapidly or very dim (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam flash rapidly and dim (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 86,777 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 79,212 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 72,151 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 57,467 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 38,396 miles

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 13 Dec 2010 33,803 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 27,590 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 27,406 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 2,746 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 YSB is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 GF56 YSB, 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 GF56 YSB registered?

GF56 YSB is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 November 2006.

Is GF56 YSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF56 YSB shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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