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HJ56 TAV

2006 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

218,379 mi
Last recorded218,379 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 TAV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 218,379 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front suspension joint rubbers perished

Pass 13 Nov 2024 207,993 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 192,835 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 177,761 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 172,318 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 172,317 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 163,117 miles

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

Front tyres perished

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 156,461 miles

Front Lower Plastic cover fitted not allowing a full inspection of the prescribed area

Nearside Outer Plastic cover fitted not allowing a full inspection of the prescribed area

Offside Outer Plastic cover fitted not allowing a full inspection of the prescribed area

Fail 1 May 2018 156,461 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Lower Plastic cover fitted not allowing a full inspection of the prescribed area

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Plastic cover fitted not allowing a full inspection of the prescribed area

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

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

Offside Outer Plastic cover fitted not allowing a full inspection of the prescribed area

Pass 27 Sep 2017 155,651 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 147,070 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil very slight leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 137,734 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 121,141 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 100,814 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 100,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 84,216 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 69,232 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 53,009 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 42,025 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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HJ56 TAV is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HJ56 TAV, 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 HJ56 TAV registered?

HJ56 TAV is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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