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LA06 FEG

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,740 mi
Last recorded124,740 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 FEG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 124,740 miles

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

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

parking brake only met requirement needs adjusting or repair.

Fail 10 Nov 2020 124,688 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

parking brake only met requirement needs adjusting or repair.

Pass 9 May 2019 116,535 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 9 May 2019 116,535 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 110,355 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 110,355 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 Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 103,941 miles

engine oil level close to minimum

Pass 10 Sep 2015 98,479 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 98,473 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 94,440 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 90,872 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 90,872 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 88,372 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 84,189 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 79,305 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 76,037 miles

No spare wheel

Pass 25 Jun 2009 60,800 miles

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

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

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

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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LA06 FEG is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LA06 FEG, 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 LA06 FEG registered?

LA06 FEG is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is LA06 FEG safe to buy?

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