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KT55 ZFA

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

185,557 mi
Last recorded185,557 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT55 ZFA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 185,557 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 185,163 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 184,038 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 183,031 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 183,021 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system rear all the way to front (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2753019 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 181,390 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

handbrake has very little reserve travel

Pass 13 Feb 2021 179,945 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 177,978 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 175,072 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 171,998 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 170,237 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 168,510 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 164,722 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 160,675 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 155,414 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 141,355 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 141,355 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 118,531 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 118,529 miles

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

Offside front tyre has uneven wear

Pass 13 Jan 2010 95,467 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 74,385 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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KT55 ZFA is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 KT55 ZFA, 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 KT55 ZFA registered?

KT55 ZFA is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 January 2006.

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