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FX06 ZFZ

2006 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

172,614 mi
Last recorded172,614 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX06 ZFZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 172,614 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 160,797 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 160,797 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 157,799 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2019 147,585 miles

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.

Fail 12 Feb 2019 147,391 miles

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.

Pass 31 Jan 2018 138,044 miles

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.

Pass 1 Feb 2017 132,019 miles

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)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 132,003 miles

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)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 124,893 miles

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

no visual or metered emissions detected.

offside front inner sidelight not working.

Pass 13 Feb 2015 115,767 miles

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.

Pass 14 Feb 2014 104,383 miles

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.

Pass 25 Feb 2013 94,183 miles

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.

Pass 2 Mar 2012 79,898 miles

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.

Pass 25 Feb 2011 64,656 miles

front brake discs wearing.

no visible or metered emissions detected.

offside wing mirror damaged.

rear tyres - 3mm.

Fail 5 Mar 2010 54,680 miles

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.

Pass 5 Mar 2010 54,680 miles

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.

Pass 26 Feb 2009 44,961 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 44,947 miles

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)

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 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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