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HV56 XGM

2006 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,181 mi
Last recorded88,181 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 XGM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 88,181 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 87,456 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 86,241 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 86,241 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 85,435 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 84,410 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 82,788 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 81,110 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 79,059 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 77,185 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 74,490 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 69,663 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 69,663 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 62,169 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 51,978 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 42,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 42,295 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 7 Sep 2009 28,430 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 XGM is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XGM, 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 XGM registered?

HV56 XGM is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is HV56 XGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV56 XGM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HV56 XGM have outstanding finance?

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