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FV06 JDO

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,182 mi
Last recorded199,182 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 JDO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 199,182 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 184,097 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 184,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 178,801 miles

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

rear brake hoses perishing both sides rear

Fail 16 Dec 2019 178,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear brake hoses perishing both sides rear

Pass 5 Dec 2018 166,967 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 160,710 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 154,250 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Dec 2016 154,250 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 150,162 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 150,162 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 141,807 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 126,683 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres close to legal limit abd wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Jul 2013 109,433 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 109,433 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 96,780 miles

Headlamp washers inoperative.

Pass 29 Jul 2011 85,491 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rattle

Fail 18 Jul 2011 85,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rattle

Pass 28 Jul 2010 67,191 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 51,251 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 51,121 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 46,790 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 46,119 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 46,119 miles

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

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

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

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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FV06 JDO is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FV06 JDO, 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 FV06 JDO registered?

FV06 JDO is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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