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FV56 SVN

2006 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,061 mi
Last recorded182,061 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 SVN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 182,061 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 167,560 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 162,444 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2021 162,441 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2020 154,493 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 154,493 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 142,283 miles

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Fail 28 Jun 2019 141,997 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 28 Jun 2018 129,225 miles

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2018 129,225 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2017 117,173 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 112,596 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 102,807 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 92,343 miles

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

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)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 80,586 miles

advise both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Apr 2013 70,407 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 58,976 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 46,917 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 46,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 May 2010 36,825 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 SVN is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SVN, 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 SVN registered?

FV56 SVN is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 December 2006.

Is FV56 SVN safe to buy?

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