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FV56 MOU

2006 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,470 mi
Last recorded86,470 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 MOU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 13 Jul 2019 86,470 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 84,152 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 77,231 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 70,398 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 63,924 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 45,785 miles

Diesel smoke emissions - vehicle not generating enough smoke to register on smoke meter.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on outside edges

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 3 Feb 2011 35,685 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 28,332 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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FV56 MOU is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FV56 MOU, 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 MOU registered?

FV56 MOU is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 December 2006.

Is FV56 MOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV56 MOU shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV56 MOU have outstanding finance?

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