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EY06 FBL

2006 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

170,900 mi
Last recorded170,900 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 54081,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY06 FBL
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 170,900 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper rear control arm rose bush. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear front bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 162,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 152,417 miles

Fuel cap seal cracking

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 143,288 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 133,183 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 124,578 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 118,203 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 118,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 109,488 miles

Offside Fluid leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 109,488 miles

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

Offside Fluid leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 99,297 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 87,701 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 74,124 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 72,555 miles

nearside front Tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2014 64,622 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 64,622 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 60,717 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 60,716 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 56,683 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 56,683 miles

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

front & rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 26 Apr 2011 50,689 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 37,747 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 27,029 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 540?

Based on 50,016 MOT tests across 4,152 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
4,801
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
4,152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,881
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,341
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,599
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,360
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,334
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EY06 FBL is a 2006 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2006 BMW 540 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 81,741 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 540 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EY06 FBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 540 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 540 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EY06 FBL registered?

EY06 FBL is a 2006 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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