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JA56 SUN

2006 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

109,035 mi
Last recorded109,035 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA56 SUN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 109,035 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2026 109,030 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2025 104,015 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 101,220 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 96,135 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 91,685 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 88,874 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 86,444 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 83,678 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 79,467 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 75,864 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 71,334 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 65,145 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 61,979 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 45,824 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 27,498 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 26,049 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 25,288 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 23,142 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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JA56 SUN is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 JA56 SUN, 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

How do I check the history of JA56 SUN?

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What year was JA56 SUN registered?

JA56 SUN is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is JA56 SUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for JA56 SUN shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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