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BF06 SFV

2006 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

144,176 mi
Last recorded144,176 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 SFV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 144,176 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Sep 2021 134,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 125,580 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 114,967 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 106,149 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel rear brake disc/drum requires repair or adjustment (3.1.6b)

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Fail 24 Apr 2018 106,123 miles

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

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

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

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

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Pass 28 Apr 2017 98,320 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 89,464 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 82,969 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 74,707 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 67,891 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 61,332 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 61,328 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 54,347 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 47,941 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 37,780 miles

front and rear tyre tread wearing close to legal limit

Fail 13 Jul 2009 37,769 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front and rear tyre tread wearing close to legal limit

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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BF06 SFV is a 2006 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BF06 SFV, 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 BF06 SFV registered?

BF06 SFV is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 2 March 2006.

Is BF06 SFV safe to buy?

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