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HN56 VHA

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

168,376 mi
Last recorded168,376 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 168,376 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 166,656 miles

Nearside Front outer wheel rim slight damage

Fail 23 Jul 2021 166,656 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front outer wheel rim slight damage

Pass 2 Sep 2020 163,519 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 163,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 159,155 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 152,289 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 141,347 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 136,539 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 127,959 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 120,471 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 116,265 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 116,265 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 101,017 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 85,378 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 70,927 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 70,927 miles

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

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 VHA is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VHA, 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 HN56 VHA registered?

HN56 VHA is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 November 2006.

Is HN56 VHA safe to buy?

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