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GU56 ETD

2006 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

182,729 mi
Last recorded182,729 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 ETD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 182,729 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Jul 2024 182,680 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak at front, more smoke coming from under the bonnet and wings than being emitted from tail pipe (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack has serious leak (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 175,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 169,152 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 163,105 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Mar 2021 163,102 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Aug 2019 141,631 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

handbrake travel - advise adjustment

Pass 13 Sep 2018 132,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under body covers and engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2017 123,088 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2016 107,070 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

under body covers fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2015 83,971 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 73,436 miles

OSR tyre very low on inner shoulder

Pass 18 Jul 2013 61,923 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear wheel bearings noisy when rotated

vehicles emissions are too clean to register on smoke meter

Pass 25 Jul 2012 51,419 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 51,407 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 44,042 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 34,998 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 25,441 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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GU56 ETD is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GU56 ETD, 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 GU56 ETD registered?

GU56 ETD is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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