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KN56 BHF

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,883 mi
Last recorded123,883 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 BHF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2016 123,883 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 118,794 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 238,366 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear seat belt buckle stiff on plug in

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 195,558 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2012 139,862 miles

both front tyres badly worn on inner edge and close to limit

both rear tyres close to limit

front discs worn

Fail 25 Jul 2012 139,860 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres badly worn on inner edge and close to limit

both rear tyres close to limit

front discs worn

Pass 23 Aug 2011 109,349 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 104,855 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 104,835 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2009 77,848 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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KN56 BHF is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KN56 BHF, 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 KN56 BHF registered?

KN56 BHF is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 September 2006.

Is KN56 BHF safe to buy?

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