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GV56 ZXK

2006 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

47,748 mi
Last recorded47,748 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 ZXK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 47,748 miles

off side front bumper adrift advise replace ASAP

Fail 12 Nov 2013 47,744 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

off side front bumper adrift advise replace ASAP

Pass 30 Oct 2012 43,617 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 38,191 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 38,183 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 32,733 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 26,348 miles

slight play at both front tie bar suspension arm bushes

Fail 20 Nov 2009 26,307 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

slight cut to offside front tyre inner side wall

slight play at both front tie bar suspension arm bushes

Fail 19 Nov 2009 26,291 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 ZXK is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GV56 ZXK, 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 ZXK registered?

GV56 ZXK is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 November 2006.

Is GV56 ZXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV56 ZXK shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GV56 ZXK have outstanding finance?

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