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HN56 HHP

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

173,403 mi
Last recorded173,403 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN56 HHP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 173,403 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front + rear brake discs corroded + pitted-exhaust has minor leak + smoking when cold-front suspension arm bushes perished and have slight play-front coil springs corroded-o/s/f + n/s/f brake pipes corroded-front brake pads worn low

inner steering arms have slight play-front brakes slightly binding

n/s/f lower ball joint has slight lift-n/s/f steering rack boot deteriorated-o/s/r + n/s/r lower shocker bushes perished-front to rear brake pipes corroded-rear inner sills corroded-oil leak-both rear flexi hoses deteriorated

Fail 19 Aug 2022 173,394 miles

Fuel pipe leaking from filter under vehicle (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake flexi hose insecure

tyre run flat indicator light on

Pass 4 Mar 2021 163,462 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 157,039 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 153,834 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 141,186 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 140,826 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 140,826 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 130,082 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2014 105,448 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 105,446 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 86,770 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 75,765 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 61,226 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 61,216 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 142,829 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 107,016 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 106,959 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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 HHP is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HN56 HHP, 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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HN56 HHP is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 October 2006.

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