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KY56 LCA

2006 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

165,426 mi
Last recorded165,426 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY56 LCA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 165,426 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 165,199 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 161,735 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 154,810 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 151,965 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 144,831 miles

handbrake performance poor at 17%

Fail 25 Nov 2019 144,771 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.1 (8.2.1.2 (c))

hand brake effort just met 16%

Fail 25 Nov 2019 144,727 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.1 (8.2.1.2 (c))

hand brake effort just met 16%

Pass 25 Nov 2018 135,312 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 125,649 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)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 113,930 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 96,289 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 84,509 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 79,937 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 74,965 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 68,209 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 59,776 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 59,774 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Outer Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Sep 2010 56,760 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 38,053 miles

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 37,828 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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KY56 LCA is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2006 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 108,709 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 KY56 LCA, 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 KY56 LCA registered?

KY56 LCA is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 September 2006.

Is KY56 LCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY56 LCA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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