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GP06 FSU

2006 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

118,905 mi
Last recorded118,905 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP06 FSU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 118,905 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 110,607 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 106,290 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 106,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator broken wire (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 103,522 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 102,472 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 100,651 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 98,161 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 95,081 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission, leaking onto exhaust bracket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 Nov 2018 95,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission, leaking onto exhaust bracket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Nov 2017 91,008 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Nov 2016 87,849 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt all rear top arm outer joints (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 84,958 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 81,770 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 81,770 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 78,790 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 75,933 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 73,041 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jan 2012 73,041 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2011 59,850 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 59,850 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 53,305 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 53,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 46,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 37,886 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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GP06 FSU is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GP06 FSU, 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 GP06 FSU registered?

GP06 FSU is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 June 2006.

Is GP06 FSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP06 FSU shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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