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LB06 ZFP

2006 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

161,119 mi
Last recorded161,119 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB06 ZFP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2024 161,119 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 157,717 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside wing mirror outer casing damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 157,717 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside wing mirror outer casing damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 154,745 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside wing mirror outer casing damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 154,745 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside wing mirror outer casing damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 150,764 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside wing mirror outer casing damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 146,362 miles

BOTH front tyres wearing low & wearing at outer edges, also perishing

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING LOW & WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE

general corrosion taking place to underside to most metals

old rear metal brake pipes still visible but not in use

Pass 28 Oct 2019 143,935 miles

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 143,935 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 138,278 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 138,278 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 133,768 miles

rubber suspension joints and bushes showing general ageing cracks

Pass 24 Oct 2016 130,566 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 130,566 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 125,727 miles

Nearside Rear baby seat fitted seat belt not testerd

Pass 19 Sep 2014 117,664 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 117,664 miles

Centre Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 112,252 miles

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 112,252 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 102,981 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on raised edges

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Inner Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear tyre worn on raised edges

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 102,981 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on raised edges

Offside Inner Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear tyre worn on raised edges

Pass 2 Sep 2011 98,390 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 98,390 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

2 nails in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 88,658 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 88,658 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 77,507 miles

1) tyres 245 40 18 2) underbody and outer sill covers fitted

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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LB06 ZFP is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 LB06 ZFP, 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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LB06 ZFP is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 July 2006.

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