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FV56 KSO

2006 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

152,552 mi
Last recorded152,552 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 KSO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 152,552 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Possible oil leak under vehicle. ( covered by tray

Fail 1 Feb 2020 152,502 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter not fitted correct and possible fluid leak under plastic tray. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 125,209 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 6 Feb 2018 106,444 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 106,416 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 98,989 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 30 Oct 2015 88,676 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 78,980 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 69,051 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2013 69,048 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 64,085 miles

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

Nearside Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 56,155 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 49,995 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 49,793 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 37,538 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 37,422 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

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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FV56 KSO is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 FV56 KSO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV56 KSO registered?

FV56 KSO is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 December 2006.

Is FV56 KSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV56 KSO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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