MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,614 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front back plate missing
Offside Front mirror case broken no sharp edges
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
bonnet struts weak
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front back plate missing
Offside Front mirror case broken no sharp edges
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
bonnet struts weak
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
handbrake high.
nearside rear shock absorber reduced dampening effect,noticed going over rbt.
no visual or metered emissions detected.
offside front backing plate lower mount corroded through,still secure.
offside front outer sidelight not working.
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
dpf failure warning on i drive screen.
handbrake high.
nearside rear shock absorber reduced dampening effect,noticed going over rbt.
no visual or metered emissions detected.
offside front backing plate lower mount corroded through,still secure.
offside front outer sidelight not working.
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
nearside rear shock absorber reduced dampening effect,noticed going over rbt. new recommended.
no visual or metered emissions detected.
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
no visual or metered emissions detected.
offside front inner sidelight not working.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front outer sidelight not working.
no visual or metered emissions detected.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
no visual or metered emissions detected.
offside rear foglight not as bright as nearside rear.
offside rear inner sidelight not working.
offside wing mirror surround damaged.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges.
no visual or metered emissions detected.
offside front outer sidelight not working.
offside wing mirror surround damaged.
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs wearing.
no visible or metered emissions detected.
offside wing mirror backing damaged.
front brake discs wearing.
no visible or metered emissions detected.
offside wing mirror damaged.
rear tyres - 3mm.
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
offside wing mirror body damaged.
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
offside wing mirror body damaged.
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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FX06 ZFZ is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 ZFZ, 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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FX06 ZFZ is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 March 2006.
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