2006 BMW 5 Series 2.5L Petrol · AP56 ENX
2006 BMW 5 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 22 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 145,049 miles. MOT expired on 08 Mar 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,049 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AP56 ENX Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/03/2023
- 145,049 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP56 ENX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 5 Series (AP56 ENX) between February 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
AP56 ENX Mileage History
- 28/02/2022136,897 mi
- 28/02/2022136,897 mi
- 09/03/2023145,049 mi+8,152 mi
Average of roughly 7,962 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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