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FX06 VBD

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

156,088 mi
Last recorded156,088 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX06 VBD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 156,088 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 152,300 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 152,300 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 144,780 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2023 144,708 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 144,418 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 137,472 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2022 137,472 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low ADJUSTED WITH IN TOLLERENCE (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 128,893 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 119,031 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn All four on rear axle (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive under covers fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower arms, front most inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 118,927 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn All four on rear axle (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under covers fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower arms, front most inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 108,358 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 100,305 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 100,304 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 90,470 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 93,469 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 88,131 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 82,360 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 76,515 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 70,542 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 63,964 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 58,848 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 51,950 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 49,126 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 49,126 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 36,061 miles

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

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 VBD is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FX06 VBD, 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 FX06 VBD registered?

FX06 VBD is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 July 2006.

Is FX06 VBD safe to buy?

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