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KR56 EFC

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,804 mi
Last recorded104,804 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR56 EFC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 104,804 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 97,811 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 97,811 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 95,724 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play track rod inner (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 90,009 miles

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

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

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

wipers deteriating

Pass 21 Dec 2013 83,234 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small cut o/s/f tyre

Fail 21 Dec 2013 83,234 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small cut o/s/f tyre

Pass 28 Dec 2012 68,139 miles

front number plate slightly water damaged

n/s/f lower suspension arm (front arm) has play very close to excess

o/s/r tyre worn on legal limit

Pass 7 Oct 2011 49,342 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 49,328 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 112,730 miles

ADVISE DAMAGE TO N/SIDE FRONT TYRE WALL

Pass 4 Dec 2009 88,971 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)

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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KR56 EFC is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KR56 EFC, 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.

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What year was KR56 EFC registered?

KR56 EFC is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 December 2006.

Is KR56 EFC safe to buy?

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