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GJ56 XHT

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,353 mi
Last recorded134,353 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 XHT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 134,353 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 133,270 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 131,782 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 130,098 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 130,098 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2022 126,114 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 120,906 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2021 120,891 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 116,513 miles

Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 109,984 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 104,511 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 97,412 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 88,593 miles

Oil leak

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 8 May 2015 88,593 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Oil leak

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 10 May 2014 82,048 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 72,326 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 59,625 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2011 45,704 miles

o/s front head lamp motor not working

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2010 30,797 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 30,797 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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 XHT is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GJ56 XHT, 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 XHT registered?

GJ56 XHT is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 September 2006.

Is GJ56 XHT safe to buy?

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