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GP56 KTN

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,361 mi
Last recorded83,361 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP56 KTN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 83,361 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 126,224 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres have side wall damage

Pass 29 Oct 2013 75,947 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has damage on the outer sidewall

Fail 29 Oct 2013 75,947 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has damage on the outer sidewall

Pass 13 Nov 2012 73,614 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 66,187 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 66,187 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 61,767 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 50,811 miles

Front number plate has some stone damage only slight .

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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GP56 KTN is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GP56 KTN, 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 GP56 KTN registered?

GP56 KTN is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is GP56 KTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP56 KTN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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