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HX56 FWY

2006 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

133,669 mi
Last recorded133,669 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX56 FWY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 133,669 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 133,667 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 120,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has slight damage to inner sidewall

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front, inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front, inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 111,108 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 102,009 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 92,063 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 83,609 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 71,608 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 65,576 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 57,522 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 55,100 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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HX56 FWY is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HX56 FWY, 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 HX56 FWY registered?

HX56 FWY is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 December 2006.

Is HX56 FWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX56 FWY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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