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BJ06 ZVF

2006 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

146,751 mi
Last recorded146,751 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 ZVF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 146,751 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 134,957 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 134,925 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 127,971 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 127,971 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 122,871 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 115,909 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear suspension bushes perished

Rear tyres wearing on inside

engine/floor covers fitted

exhaust slight blow

handbrake just meets requirements

Pass 31 Oct 2018 107,322 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 25 Oct 2018 107,200 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 25 Oct 2017 99,310 miles

advise 2xrear tyres

Pass 27 Oct 2016 88,553 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 80,822 miles

front brake pipes corroded

passengers rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2015 80,822 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake pipes corroded

passengers rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2014 72,674 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise both front metal brake pipes rusted

advise front to rear metal brake pipes rusted

advise osf and 2xrear tyres 2mm

Fail 16 Oct 2014 72,674 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise both front metal brake pipes rusted

advise front to rear metal brake pipes rusted

advise osf and 2xrear tyres 2mm

Pass 4 Oct 2013 63,231 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion on both front metal brake pipes to flexi sections.

Monitor slight corrosion on front to rear metal brake pipes.

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Wear on n/s/f tyre.

Fail 3 Oct 2013 63,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion on both front metal brake pipes to flexi sections.

Monitor slight corrosion on front to rear metal brake pipes.

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Wear on n/s/f tyre.

Pass 29 Oct 2012 54,210 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 54,201 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 43,994 miles

tyres perished close to legal limit

Pass 27 Sep 2010 36,029 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 28,191 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 17,927 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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BJ06 ZVF is a 2006 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BJ06 ZVF, 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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BJ06 ZVF is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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