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216,585 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front BACK PLATE LOOSE AND RATTLING
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front BACK PLATE LOOSE AND RATTLING
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Body not fully secure wheel arch liner loose and damaged (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear main pipes near tank (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear main brake pipe near tank (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside play in steering rack body/arm inner
rear exhaust sheild rattling
Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle creaking (3.7.B.5b)
Offside play in steering rack body/arm inner
rear exhaust sheild rattling
play in steering rack
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
play in steering rack
Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH MAINS TO REAR FLEXIS (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
slight lumps in both rear tyres
Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
heatshield around cat rattling
play in steering rack
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GJ56 JRZ is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 GJ56 JRZ, 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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GJ56 JRZ is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 October 2006.
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