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HJ56 YZS

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

186,948 mi
Last recorded186,948 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 YZS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 186,948 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 177,560 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 172,739 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 156,939 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 150,382 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 139,469 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 117,511 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 97,393 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 97,385 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 77,257 miles

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

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 YZS is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YZS, 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 YZS registered?

HJ56 YZS is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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