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GU56 BRV

2006 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,061 mi
Last recorded115,061 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 BRV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 115,061 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 110,327 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 110,251 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 103,758 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 89,148 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 73,833 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 61,461 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 51,398 miles

n/s/r tyre is perished and worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2010 40,713 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2010 40,713 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 30,497 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 30,497 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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GU56 BRV is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GU56 BRV, 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 GU56 BRV registered?

GU56 BRV is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 September 2006.

Is GU56 BRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU56 BRV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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