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HK56 EEB

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

164,111 mi
Last recorded164,111 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK56 EEB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 164,111 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Under tray fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2023 164,110 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under tray fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Dagmaged by wiper (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 157,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 157,151 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 154,303 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 154,103 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 148,820 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2020 148,820 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 138,279 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 138,278 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 128,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 128,753 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 119,034 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 112,601 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 112,601 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 99,219 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 88,204 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 78,015 miles

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

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

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

offside front wheel bearing has very slight roughness.

Pass 23 Feb 2013 78,015 miles

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

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

offside front wheel bearing has very slight roughness.

Pass 11 Feb 2012 64,586 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2011 55,734 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Jan 2011 55,506 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 42,047 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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HK56 EEB is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 EEB, 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.

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What year was HK56 EEB registered?

HK56 EEB is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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