MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,857 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Outer driveshaft coupling leaking grease
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front tyres worn uneven and have surface cracking
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front discs worn
front pads low
front tyres worn uneven and have surface cracking
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EK56 FFP is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 EK56 FFP, 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 EK56 FFP registered?
EK56 FFP is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 September 2006.
Is EK56 FFP safe to buy?
The MOT history for EK56 FFP shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does EK56 FFP have outstanding finance?
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