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FE56 TPX

2006 BMW K Series

Silver Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

45,099 mi
Last recorded45,099 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW K Series22,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 TPX
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 45,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 43,492 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 41,331 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 39,906 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 39,866 miles

Central Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 37,830 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 36,733 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 34,980 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 31,994 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 30,781 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 30,781 miles

Central Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 24,405 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 21,558 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 19,598 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 17,989 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 14,686 miles

nearside front brake disc has slight movement in float

rear tyre been plug repaired

Fail 20 Aug 2012 14,686 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

nearside front brake disc has slight movement in float

rear tyre been plug repaired

Pass 2 Nov 2010 13,079 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 Oct 2009 10,273 miles

How Reliable is the BMW K Series?

Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,209
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
15,213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,496
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 813
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 743
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 523
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 512
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FE56 TPX is a 2006 BMW K Series in Silver with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2006 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 22,389 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 K Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE56 TPX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K Series typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 20 years old, this BMW K Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE56 TPX registered?

FE56 TPX is a 2006 BMW K Series, first registered on 24 September 2006.

Is FE56 TPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE56 TPX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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