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AM04 SAO

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

244,708 mi
Last recorded244,708 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM04 SAO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 244,708 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 228,613 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 217,993 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2022 203,690 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front too rear pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inoperative. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inoperative. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2022 203,688 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front too rear pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inoperative. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inoperative. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 188,254 miles

metal brake pipe across rear axle showing signs of corrosion

metal brake pipes front to rear showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2020 178,193 miles

Both front too rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Both rear metal brake pipes going too calliper's corroded.

Fail 3 Jun 2020 178,191 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested dipped beam inop. (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Both front too rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Both rear metal brake pipes going too calliper's corroded.

Pass 5 Jun 2019 167,462 miles

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

Hand brake has only just passed advice new rear hand brake shoes fitted soon.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 167,462 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 151,160 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 151,143 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 141,158 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 132,126 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 124,610 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 116,761 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 102,127 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 85,060 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 72,724 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 72,724 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 54,229 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 38,093 miles

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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AM04 SAO is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AM04 SAO, 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 AM04 SAO registered?

AM04 SAO is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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