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HF56 CVX

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,798 mi
Last recorded113,798 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF56 CVX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 113,798 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 106,002 miles

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

both wipers

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2010 185,588 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 181,893 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on sholders of tread

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2009 125,251 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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HF56 CVX is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 HF56 CVX, 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

How do I check the history of HF56 CVX?

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What year was HF56 CVX registered?

HF56 CVX is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 September 2006.

Is HF56 CVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF56 CVX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HF56 CVX have outstanding finance?

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