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FH55 TLN

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

123,155 mi
Last recorded123,155 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 TLN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 123,155 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

RUBBER BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN AND PERISHED

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 110,406 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 102,668 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All split to a degree,. Both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, from flexy and along side fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Leaked fair amount of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Just acceptable (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 96,325 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 87,594 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 79,024 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 77,367 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 75,708 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 74,435 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 73,353 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 72,792 miles

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

rear tyres wearing

Pass 14 Feb 2012 71,500 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 66,362 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 66,362 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 57,423 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)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 44,697 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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FH55 TLN is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 FH55 TLN, 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 FH55 TLN registered?

FH55 TLN is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 February 2006.

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