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GY56 KUS

2006 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

160,834 mi
Last recorded160,834 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 KUS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 160,834 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 137,079 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 11 Oct 2014

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 126,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 126,991 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2012 116,114 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2012 116,114 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 115,889 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2012 106,210 miles

Brake pipe under vthe vehicle could not be inspected because of under body plastic covers pass/advise

Pass 10 Sep 2010 85,421 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 85,421 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 62,516 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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GY56 KUS 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 58.3%.

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 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 GY56 KUS, 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 GY56 KUS registered?

GY56 KUS is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is GY56 KUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY56 KUS shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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