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GL55 DND

2006 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

175,327 mi
Last recorded175,327 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 DND
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 175,327 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 173,923 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 169,795 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 167,451 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 166,958 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 160,500 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 152,902 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 148,571 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 128,676 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 127,001 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 111,044 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 111,044 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 102,423 miles

i can not get no smoke out of car for emissions car to clean

Pass 12 Dec 2011 82,186 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 64,060 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 18 Dec 2009 43,686 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 33,596 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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GL55 DND is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 GL55 DND, 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 GL55 DND registered?

GL55 DND is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 January 2006.

Is GL55 DND safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL55 DND shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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