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FB06 KBF

2006 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

114,744 mi
Last recorded114,744 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB06 KBF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 114,744 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 107,543 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 101,437 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 101,437 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 95,195 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 90,146 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 85,557 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2019 78,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 78,216 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 72,269 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2017 66,674 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer tread bands wearing thin. Age cracks showing in outer tread groove. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 59,692 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 59,374 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 53,007 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 48,040 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 44,134 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2013 44,134 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2012 40,046 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 35,120 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 28,653 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 23,262 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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FB06 KBF is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FB06 KBF, 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 FB06 KBF registered?

FB06 KBF is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 June 2006.

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