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GY56 XWG

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,138 mi
Last recorded113,138 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 XWG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2017 113,138 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 104,064 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 96,363 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/F tyre is ripped up on the tread

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 96,363 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/F tyre is ripped up on the tread

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 88,630 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 74,573 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in screen

Pass 12 Dec 2011 58,353 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 33,215 miles

EML on dash

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both rear brake discs slightly worn & lipped

both rear tyres worn to 3mm tread depth

unable to see thickness of both rear inner brake pads

Fail 29 Dec 2010 33,215 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

EML on dash

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both rear brake discs slightly worn & lipped

both rear tyres worn to 3mm tread depth

unable to see thickness of both rear inner brake pads

Pass 31 Oct 2009 8,342 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 8,342 miles

Nearside Rear 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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GY56 XWG is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XWG, 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 XWG registered?

GY56 XWG is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 November 2006.

Is GY56 XWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY56 XWG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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