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FG56 EKX

2006 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,966 mi
Last recorded128,966 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 EKX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2019 128,966 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 117,244 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 108,231 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 103,107 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 103,107 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 95,979 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 95,977 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 93,425 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front number plate deteriorating

nearside rear tyre damaged on outer wall

Pass 28 Mar 2014 83,168 miles

front number plate deteriorating

rear brake discs corroded around edges

Pass 2 Apr 2013 73,008 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

offside rear tyre scuffed on outer wall

Pass 4 Apr 2012 64,091 miles

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

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

front number plate deteriorating

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2011 50,544 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

Fail 25 Mar 2011 50,544 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre cracking on inner wall and worn on edges

Pass 29 Mar 2010 39,288 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 39,288 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 34,623 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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FG56 EKX is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EKX, 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 FG56 EKX registered?

FG56 EKX is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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