2006 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Diesel · FL56 CFP
2006 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 201,194 miles. MOT expired on 03 Feb 2024. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 201,194 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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FL56 CFP Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 31/01/2023
- 201,194 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FL56 CFP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 5 Series (FL56 CFP) between January 2022 and January 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
FL56 CFP Mileage History
- 24/01/2022193,512 mi
- 04/02/2022193,525 mi+13 mi
- 31/01/2023201,194 mi+7,669 mi
Average of roughly 7,545 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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