CarVerify

Free Car Check

HK56 BXM

2006 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,209 mi
Last recorded138,209 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK56 BXM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 138,209 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Handbrake effort has only just met required standard

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 138,208 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Handbrake effort has only just met required standard

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 132,848 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 126,566 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine management light illuminated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower suspension arm from bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 126,565 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine management light illuminated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower suspension arm from bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 122,729 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 117,412 miles

Engine bay covers fitted

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Full under body protection and full sill covers fitted

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 111,666 miles

Full under body and sill protection fitted

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both at calipers end (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 111,666 miles

Full under body and sill protection fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both at calipers end (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 103,617 miles

full under body & engine covers fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2016 103,617 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

full under body & engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2015 96,755 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 90,590 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 83,217 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 75,088 miles

engine oil leak o/s

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 15 Oct 2012 75,088 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine oil leak o/s

Pass 5 Oct 2011 66,704 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 15 Oct 2010 59,967 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 53,925 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 53,925 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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
Full BMW 5 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HK56 BXM is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HK56 BXM, 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 HK56 BXM?

You can check the full history of HK56 BXM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HK56 BXM registered?

HK56 BXM is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 November 2006.

Is HK56 BXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK56 BXM shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HK56 BXM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HK56 BXM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.