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AK06 EEB

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

176,906 mi
Last recorded176,906 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 EEB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 176,906 miles

BOTH BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR CORRODED

BOTH BRAKE PIPES TO FRONT FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH REAR OUTER C/V BOOTS SPLIT

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SEVERAL CUTS ON TREAD

TYRE PRESSURE LIGHT ON DASH

Fail 15 Aug 2017 176,906 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

BOTH BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR CORRODED

BOTH BRAKE PIPES TO FRONT FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH REAR OUTER C/V BOOTS SPLIT

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SEVERAL CUTS ON TREAD

TYRE PRESSURE LIGHT ON DASH

Pass 11 Aug 2016 164,877 miles

BOTH BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR TO REAR FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH BRAKE PIPES TO FRONT FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH REAR OUTER C/V BOOTS SPLIT ON DRIVE SHAFTS

HANDBRAKE COULD DO WITH ADJUSTMENT ON BOTH SIDES AT REAR

NEARSIDE REAR SHOCKABSORBER SLIGHTLY LEAKING

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

TYRE PRESSURE LIGHT ON DASH

Fail 11 Aug 2016 164,877 miles

BOTH BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR TO REAR FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH BRAKE PIPES TO FRONT FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH REAR OUTER C/V BOOTS SPLIT ON DRIVE SHAFTS

HANDBRAKE COULD DO WITH ADJUSTMENT ON BOTH SIDES AT REAR

NEARSIDE REAR SHOCKABSORBER SLIGHTLY LEAKING

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

TYRE PRESSURE LIGHT ON DASH

Pass 13 Aug 2015 149,575 miles

BOTH BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR TO REAR FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH BRAKE PIPES TO FRONT FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR OUTER C/V BOOTS SPLIT

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES OF TYRE

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE A ON 10M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS IN SEVERAL PLACES

Fail 13 Aug 2015 149,575 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

BOTH BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR TO REAR FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH BRAKE PIPES TO FRONT FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR OUTER C/V BOOTS SPLIT

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES OF TYRE

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE A ON 10M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS IN SEVERAL PLACES

Pass 12 Aug 2014 132,759 miles

BOTH BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR TO REAR FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH BRAKE PIPES TO FRONT FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR OUTER C/V BOOTS SPLIT

REAR HANDBRAKE COULD DO WITH ADJUSTMENT BOTH SIDES

SELF LEVEL SUSPENSION INTERMITTANT ON DASH

Pass 14 Aug 2013 125,690 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR TYRES BALD ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES AND DAMAGED ON OUTER WALLS OF TYRES AND CUTS ON TREAD

HANDBRAKE COULD DO WITH ADJUSTMENT ON BOTH SIDES AT REAR

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE AND WORN ON INNER EDGE AND CUT ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE AND WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE AND CUTS ON TREAD

Pass 19 Jun 2012 106,798 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 93,057 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

Fail 23 Jun 2011 93,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

Pass 17 Apr 2010 76,369 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)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 65,237 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHT CUT ON TREAD AND SLIGHTLY WORN ON INSIDE EDGE OF TYRE

Fail 31 Jul 2009 65,237 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHT CUT ON TREAD AND SLIGHTLY WORN ON INSIDE EDGE OF TYRE

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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AK06 EEB is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AK06 EEB, 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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What year was AK06 EEB registered?

AK06 EEB is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 18 March 2006.

Is AK06 EEB safe to buy?

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