MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,303 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside leading to flexi hoses front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside leading to flexi hoses front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
registration plate faded but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)
nearside front top mount noisy when steering turned.
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
emissions too low to register on smoke meter.
nearside front top mount noisy when steering turned.
offside front spring slightly out of place in cup.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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YY56 GDE is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 YY56 GDE, 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 YY56 GDE registered?
YY56 GDE is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 November 2006.
Is YY56 GDE safe to buy?
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