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SL56 EPD

2006 Bmw 5 Series · Diesel · 2497cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
Model5 Series
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine2497cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 2497cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 133,667 miles on the clock, averaging 8,264 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL56 EPD

MOT Status
Due date passed
133,667
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2009
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,264

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading133,667 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,336
Average per year8,264
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL56 EPD 36k60k85k109k134k '09'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage133,667 miles
Since last MOT+5,336 miles
PASS
Mileage128,331 miles
Since last MOT+1,756 miles
PASS
Mileage126,575 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,575 miles
Since last MOT+4,862 miles
PASS
Mileage121,713 miles
Since last MOT+571 miles
PASS
Mileage121,142 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,139 miles
Since last MOT+4,326 miles
PASS
Mileage116,813 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,810 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,789 miles
Since last MOT+8,048 miles
PASS
Mileage108,741 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,730 miles
Since last MOT+8,798 miles
PASS
Mileage99,932 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,932 miles
Since last MOT+8,825 miles
PASS
Mileage91,107 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,107 miles
Since last MOT+12,789 miles
PASS
Mileage78,318 miles
Since last MOT+14,476 miles
PASS
Mileage63,842 miles
Since last MOT+13,684 miles
PASS
Mileage50,158 miles
Since last MOT+14,210 miles
PASS
Mileage35,948 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,948 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 EPD
MakeBmw
Model5 Series
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2497cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About SL56 EPD

What car is SL56 EPD?

SL56 EPD is an black Bmw 5 Series, diesel (2497cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2006.

What is the mileage of SL56 EPD?

The last recorded mileage for SL56 EPD was 133,667 miles, recorded on 2 Jul 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL56 EPD passed its MOT?

SL56 EPD has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 2 Jul 2021.

Is SL56 EPD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL56 EPD is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2006, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SL56 EPD?

SL56 EPD is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.