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FY06 VYP

2006 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,808 mi
Last recorded167,808 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 VYP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 167,808 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 167,763 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 154,514 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 145,226 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 1 Jun 2015 145,203 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 6 Jun 2014 134,361 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 134,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 122,998 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2012 112,442 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2010 88,572 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 68,725 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 68,725 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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FY06 VYP is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FY06 VYP, 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 FY06 VYP registered?

FY06 VYP is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 April 2006.

Is FY06 VYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY06 VYP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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