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FG56 AEU

2006 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

139,142 mi
Last recorded139,142 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 AEU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 139,142 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 139,142 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 130,954 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 130,954 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 123,195 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2023 123,195 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2022 119,625 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2022 119,625 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended unable to insert seat belt (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 114,834 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 110,737 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 110,737 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 105,407 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 101,432 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 96,886 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 92,175 miles

Offside Rear seatbelt clasp difficult to engage

Pass 2 Feb 2015 88,073 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 80,463 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 80,463 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 72,919 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2013 72,919 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2012 66,698 miles

O/S/R SEAT BELT CLASP ONLY ENGAGES WHEN BUTTON PRESSED

Pass 8 Feb 2011 59,371 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cracks appearing in treads of o/s/f, n/s/f & o/s/r tyres.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 8 Feb 2011 59,371 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cracks appearing in treads of o/s/f, n/s/f & o/s/r tyres.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 52,404 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 49,316 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 49,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear 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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FG56 AEU is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 FG56 AEU, 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

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What year was FG56 AEU registered?

FG56 AEU is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is FG56 AEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG56 AEU shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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