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LB56 VNW

2006 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

105,848 mi
Last recorded105,848 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 VNW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 105,848 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 105,008 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 185,203 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 169,654 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 144,460 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 144,458 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 105,831 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 66,970 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 56,054 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 46,144 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 37,090 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 36,651 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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LB56 VNW is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LB56 VNW, 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 LB56 VNW registered?

LB56 VNW is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is LB56 VNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB56 VNW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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