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EK56 FHH

2006 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

154,427 mi
Last recorded154,427 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 FHH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 154,427 miles

Engine MIL light on

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs worn, replace when pads are changed (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads almost on limit - replace ASAP (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 145,080 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all four tyres worn on edges

engine pans

Pass 17 Sep 2018 136,262 miles

Under trays fitted.

Fail 12 Sep 2018 136,262 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted.

Pass 7 Sep 2017 124,461 miles

both rear tyres low.

o/s/f tyre bald on outer edge.

Pass 14 Sep 2016 111,911 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 100,864 miles

both front tyres are worn on inner and outer edges

n/s/f tyre is on 2m/m

Pass 17 Oct 2014 90,320 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 77,716 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 64,448 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 22 Oct 2011 43,490 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine undertray fitted

front brake discs slightly wear can be seen inner side

nearisde front tyre slightly worn outer edge

Pass 8 Sep 2011 42,221 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 33,822 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 25,602 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 25,595 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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EK56 FHH is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FHH, 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 FHH registered?

EK56 FHH is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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