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GJ56 OVF

2006 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

186,300 mi
Last recorded186,300 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 OVF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 186,300 miles

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

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

under tray fitted not all components checked

Fail 4 Oct 2019 186,300 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

under tray fitted not all components checked

Pass 7 Sep 2018 184,887 miles

Front fog lamps reflectors adrift

Front metal brake pipes corroded

Rear diff oil leak onto exhaust

Pass 4 Sep 2017 166,243 miles

under trays fitted not all components checked

Fail 4 Sep 2017 166,240 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

under trays fitted not all components checked

Pass 7 Sep 2016 146,629 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 146,628 miles

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)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 126,254 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 108,584 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 99,891 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 95,338 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 78,316 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 78,316 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 58,863 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 58,863 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Dec 2009 36,336 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 36,336 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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GJ56 OVF is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GJ56 OVF, 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 GJ56 OVF registered?

GJ56 OVF is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is GJ56 OVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ56 OVF shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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