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HK56 LGA

2006 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,619 mi
Last recorded91,619 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK56 LGA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015 91,619 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 80,280 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 66,380 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 66,380 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 54,768 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 43,152 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 19,956 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 18,767 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 9 Feb 2010 18,767 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

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 LGA is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HK56 LGA, 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 HK56 LGA registered?

HK56 LGA is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 December 2006.

Is HK56 LGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK56 LGA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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