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HN56 ATU

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

225,547 mi
Last recorded225,547 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN56 ATU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 225,547 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 21,119 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 200,906 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertrays, sill & engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2017 196,413 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 17 Jun 2017 195,988 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 184,228 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 184,150 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 160,604 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 158,657 miles

o/s/f tyre is worn on edges

Fail 28 Aug 2014 158,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear and n/s/f are winter tyres and the o/s/f is not

o/s/f tyre is worn on edges

o/s/r tyre has a cut in it and worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2013 156,137 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 148,641 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 130,087 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 105,592 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 94,120 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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HN56 ATU is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HN56 ATU, 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 HN56 ATU registered?

HN56 ATU is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 October 2006.

Is HN56 ATU safe to buy?

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