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FX06 NKR

2006 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

206,925 mi
Last recorded206,925 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX06 NKR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 206,925 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 196,726 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 196,501 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 179,118 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Both (OSF & NSF) Bump stop damage.

Low emitter.

Offside Front Outer Mirror cover damage.

Pass 25 Jul 2018 165,006 miles

exhaust heat shield is slightly loose

Pass 28 Jul 2017 151,160 miles

inner wishbone bushes on both sides rear suspension becoming perished / weak.

Pass 4 Jul 2016 135,803 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 135,803 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 115,657 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 115,657 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 98,674 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 88,961 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 71,055 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 71,055 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 58,633 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 44,941 miles

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)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 27,417 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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FX06 NKR is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FX06 NKR, 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 FX06 NKR registered?

FX06 NKR is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 July 2006.

Is FX06 NKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX06 NKR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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