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GV56 ZXC

2006 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,623 mi
Last recorded158,623 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 ZXC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 158,623 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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 23 Dec 2024 158,623 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 151,817 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward lower arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm front arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 150,435 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 150,435 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 147,023 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 144,986 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 140,377 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 132,529 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 125,924 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 123,079 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 115,795 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 115,146 miles

engine oil on min

Pass 11 Dec 2013 102,757 miles

near side front tyre bald on edges

off side front tyre bald on edges

Fail 5 Dec 2013 102,634 miles

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

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

near side front tyre bald on edges

off side front tyre bald on edges

Pass 20 Nov 2012 89,989 miles

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

engine oil on min

Pass 25 Nov 2011 76,510 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 65,016 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 51,144 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 51,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (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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GV56 ZXC is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Silver 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 GV56 ZXC, 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 GV56 ZXC registered?

GV56 ZXC is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 December 2006.

Is GV56 ZXC safe to buy?

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