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2006 BMW 5 SERIES
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- Registration ST56FMD
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 5 SERIES
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 30 Apr 2027
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
1 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 180,997 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front pin or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front pin or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
18 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 176,810 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
17 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 170,715 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
20 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 164,452 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
9 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 163,582 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2024 15 Jun 202614 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 143,569 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2023 15 Jun 202611 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 134,106 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2022 15 Jun 202611 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 134,106 MI
15 Jun 202610 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 128,074 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel and may need adjustment or repair.
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17) ( worn unevenly on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17) ( worn unevenly on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
8 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 116,045 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2020 15 Jun 202612 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 106,043 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear. (3.5.1i)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front. (3.6.B.2c)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on outer edge also. (4.1.E.1)
- Undercovers blocking full inspection.
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front badly corroded on inner faces. (3.5.1i)
9 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 106,043 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear. (3.5.1i)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front badly corroded on inner faces. (3.5.1i)
- Undercovers blocking full inspection.
- Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front. (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on outer edge also. (4.1.E.1)
10 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 98,296 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2018 15 Jun 20265 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 94,063 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 84,362 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 84,362 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
17 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 74,645 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2015 15 Jun 202624 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 70,678 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2014 15 Jun 202611 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 63,143 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2013 15 Jun 202611 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 57,504 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2012 15 Jun 202629 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 53,326 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2010 15 Jun 20268 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 53,288 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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ST56FMD was registered on 2006-12-05
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