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AJ06 EFK

2006 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

127,276 mi
Last recorded127,276 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 EFK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2024 127,276 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2024 127,028 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 117,081 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 116,632 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 109,630 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 107,953 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 107,937 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jul 2019 103,144 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 103,018 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 98,635 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 92,412 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 84,925 miles

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

under trays covering alot of components under car

Fail 7 Jul 2016 84,925 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

under trays covering alot of components under car

Pass 9 Jul 2015 76,420 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 73,670 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge and deteriorated

Fail 29 Sep 2014 73,670 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge and deteriorated

Pass 27 Aug 2013 68,313 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 68,310 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 59,447 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 59,442 miles

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear 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)

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 17 Aug 2011 53,792 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 47,998 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 35,805 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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AJ06 EFK is a 2006 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2006 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,483 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 X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ06 EFK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 20 years old, this BMW X5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ06 EFK is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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