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EK56 FLJ

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

171,354 mi
Last recorded171,354 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 FLJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2016 171,354 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 147,556 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 78,461 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 74,495 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2012 65,204 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 65,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 54,738 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 43,341 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 31,936 miles

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 FLJ is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EK56 FLJ?

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What year was EK56 FLJ registered?

EK56 FLJ is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 September 2006.

Is EK56 FLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK56 FLJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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