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HV56 JWX

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,962 mi
Last recorded110,962 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 JWX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 110,962 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 110,962 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 103,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2015 94,303 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 83,647 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 73,834 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 73,834 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 67,197 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 62,217 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 62,217 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 55,511 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 42,785 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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HV56 JWX is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HV56 JWX, 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 HV56 JWX registered?

HV56 JWX is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 September 2006.

Is HV56 JWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV56 JWX shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HV56 JWX have outstanding finance?

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