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AO06 FHY

2006 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

149,238 mi
Last recorded149,238 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 FHY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 149,238 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 142,993 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 136,308 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 123,022 miles

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ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 25 Apr 2017 120,716 miles

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 25 Apr 2016 114,287 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 105,356 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 99,470 miles

Rear child seats fitted to both rear outer seats

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Apr 2014 99,465 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear child seats fitted to both rear outer seats

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 95,028 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 90,097 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 86,368 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 82,213 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 82,038 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 82,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 62,542 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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AO06 FHY is a 2006 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AO06 FHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO06 FHY registered?

AO06 FHY is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 22 March 2006.

Is AO06 FHY safe to buy?

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