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HV56 MLO

2006 BMW 5 Series

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

144,032 mi
Last recorded144,032 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 MLO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 144,032 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 131,745 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 116,092 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 107,830 miles

Nearside rear tyre nearing limit (perished)

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 6 Aug 2021 107,826 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))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside parking brake effort poor

Nearside rear tyre nearing limit (perished)

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 29 Jun 2020 106,681 miles

Rear tyres wearing low

Oil leak from engine area

Parking brake effort poor

Parking brake travel on max limits

Pass 10 Jun 2019 105,147 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 99,985 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 96,080 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 92,778 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on about 2mm and worn on inside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2015 88,491 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 81,621 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 76,397 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2012 68,021 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 26 Jul 2011 61,630 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)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 55,386 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 47,851 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2009 47,809 miles

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

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

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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HV56 MLO is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HV56 MLO, 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 HV56 MLO registered?

HV56 MLO is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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