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FP06 YKF

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

191,160 mi
Last recorded191,160 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP06 YKF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 191,160 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

eml light on

Pass 3 May 2022 177,244 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 177,244 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 163,761 miles

top tint on windscreen but not effecting drivers view excessivly

Pass 6 May 2020 147,321 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 144,463 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 144,462 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 134,658 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

child seat fitted to o/s and n/s rear seat unable to check seat belt

Fail 26 Jun 2018 134,658 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

child seat fitted to o/s and n/s rear seat unable to check seat belt

Pass 30 Jun 2017 124,380 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 111,359 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 111,324 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 98,930 miles

both rear tyres near wear limit

Pass 3 Jun 2014 88,976 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 77,732 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2012 69,095 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 62,464 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 62,464 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 54,868 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 46,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 46,397 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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FP06 YKF is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FP06 YKF, 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 YKF registered?

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

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