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LA06 FVF

2006 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

144,850 mi
Last recorded144,850 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 FVF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2024 144,850 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2024 144,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2023 131,811 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 21 Nov 2023 131,285 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Dec 2022 118,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 118,279 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements backing sticker detaching (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 106,797 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 97,193 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 97,172 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear TYRES STARTING TO WEAR ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

TYRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ON

Pass 22 Nov 2019 91,978 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner steering rack joint has play

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 85,337 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Down pipe clamp cracked (still secure) (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front inner tie rod has slight play

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

Fail 16 Nov 2018 85,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Down pipe clamp cracked (still secure) (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front inner tie rod has slight play

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 79,550 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level 25% inop (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 72,982 miles

Corrosion at rear of O/S front to back metal brake pipe

Fail 17 Nov 2016 72,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure x4 in side walls (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Corrosion at rear of O/S front to back metal brake pipe

Pass 17 Nov 2015 65,354 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 58,566 miles

Both front tyres are worn on outer edges

Both front tyres are worn severely on inner edges

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 53,932 miles

N/S frornt tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

O/S front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 53,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

N/S frornt tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

O/S front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 47,549 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 39,357 miles

Mounting bracket broken off rear silencer (still supporting)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 31,840 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 24,316 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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LA06 FVF is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FVF, 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 FVF registered?

LA06 FVF is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 June 2006.

Is LA06 FVF safe to buy?

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