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HN56 CXU

2006 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

92,018 mi
Last recorded92,018 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN56 CXU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 92,018 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 88,565 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 80,229 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 72,753 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2017 66,284 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 59,792 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 53,468 miles

front pads low

Pass 14 May 2014 47,867 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 46,669 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 46,667 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 43,060 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 38,773 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2010 35,192 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 24 Sep 2009 31,709 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 CXU is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 CXU, 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 CXU registered?

HN56 CXU is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is HN56 CXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN56 CXU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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