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GY56 XWG

2006 Bmw 5 Series · Petrol · 2497cc

Black Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
Model5 Series
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine2497cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2006 Bmw 5 Series Petrol 2497cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 113,138 miles on the clock, averaging 14,582 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GY56 XWG

MOT Status
Due date passed
113,138
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2009
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
14,582

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading113,138 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,074
Average per year14,582
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY56 XWG 8k35k61k87k113k '09'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage113,138 miles
Since last MOT+9,074 miles
PASS
Mileage104,064 miles
Since last MOT+7,701 miles
PASS
Mileage96,363 miles
Since last MOT+7,733 miles
PASS
Mileage88,630 miles
Since last MOT+14,057 miles
PASS
Mileage74,573 miles
Since last MOT+16,220 miles
PASS
Mileage58,353 miles
Since last MOT+25,138 miles
PASS
Mileage33,215 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,215 miles
Since last MOT+24,873 miles
PASS
Mileage8,342 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage8,342 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 XWG
MakeBmw
Model5 Series
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2497cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeGY — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About GY56 XWG

What car is GY56 XWG?

GY56 XWG is a black Bmw 5 Series, petrol (2497cc). First registered in Brighton in 2006.

What is the mileage of GY56 XWG?

The last recorded mileage for GY56 XWG was 113,138 miles, recorded on 7 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY56 XWG passed its MOT?

GY56 XWG has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 7 Jan 2017.

Is GY56 XWG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY56 XWG is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is GY56 XWG?

GY56 XWG is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.