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KB06 FZY

2006 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

185,520 mi
Last recorded185,520 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB06 FZY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 185,520 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

undertrays restrict visibility at time of test

Pass 22 Sep 2017 176,353 miles

engine seems to have a cutting out fault

Fail 22 Sep 2017 176,353 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

engine seems to have a cutting out fault

Pass 9 Jun 2016 150,517 miles

engine management light on

Fail 31 May 2016 149,879 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (3.7.B.5b)

engine management light on

Pass 7 Mar 2015 195,663 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 195,663 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 156,883 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 156,883 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 85,857 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 80,916 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Pass 13 Dec 2010 71,192 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 37,668 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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KB06 FZY is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2006 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 108,709 miles. This 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 KB06 FZY, 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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KB06 FZY is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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