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HW56 EDP

2006 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,549 mi
Last recorded73,549 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW56 EDP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 73,549 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 68,561 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 68,561 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 61,197 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 90,188 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 50,180 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 50,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread area (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Inner tyre wearing thin inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2016 45,481 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

rear tyres worn inner tread

Pass 3 Dec 2015 42,897 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 39,176 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 30,614 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 26,988 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2012 26,798 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 23,678 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 20,447 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 16,154 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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HW56 EDP is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HW56 EDP, 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 HW56 EDP registered?

HW56 EDP is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is HW56 EDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW56 EDP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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