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KB06 FGP

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

137,385 mi
Last recorded137,385 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB06 FGP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 137,385 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2024 130,805 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 120,868 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2023 120,868 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 109,995 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 109,995 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 103,984 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective front and rear (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 103,984 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective front and rear (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 101,825 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 98,118 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2017 95,546 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 94,143 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 92,462 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 92,462 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2014 89,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 89,387 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 88,205 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 85,286 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2010 77,071 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 74,104 miles

front tyres worn unevenly.

Pass 15 Jul 2009 71,096 miles

uneven wear to front tyres

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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KB06 FGP is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2006 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 108,709 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 KB06 FGP, 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 KB06 FGP registered?

KB06 FGP is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 July 2006.

Is KB06 FGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KB06 FGP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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