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HV56 TZT

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

291,544 mi
Last recorded291,544 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 TZT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 291,544 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 291,544 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 441,104 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 260,024 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 235,932 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 231,132 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 227,210 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 227,186 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 222,080 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 222,078 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat Driver (5.2.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 216,198 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 216,198 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 210,569 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 210,569 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 197,428 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 289,511 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 169,078 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 147,289 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 103,957 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/f tyre has a cut on sidewall but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 1 Oct 2009 70,721 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 TZT is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 TZT, 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 TZT registered?

HV56 TZT is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 October 2006.

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