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FP06 SVT

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

257,944 mi
Last recorded257,944 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP06 SVT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 257,944 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 236,831 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 207,051 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 May 2018 207,051 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 173,046 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 140,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 107,844 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 81,604 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre is worn in the inner edge

osf tyre is worn on the inner edge

osr tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2013 67,295 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 May 2012 56,517 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 May 2011 47,558 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 37,521 miles

damage to offside rear lower suspention arm/ brake caliper housing and brake warning wiring loom

Fail 10 May 2010 37,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

damage to offside rear lower suspention arm/ brake caliper housing and brake warning wiring loom

Pass 11 May 2009 27,126 miles

EMISSIONS NOT REGISTERED/ TOO LOW TO REGISTER W MOSS.

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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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FP06 SVT is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FP06 SVT, 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 FP06 SVT registered?

FP06 SVT is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 May 2006.

Is FP06 SVT safe to buy?

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