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BL06 VZB

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,349 mi
Last recorded65,349 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2013
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 VZB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2013 65,349 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 63,045 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 55,301 miles

N/S Front tyre worn on outer edge and has a nail in it

O/S Front steering rack end has small play

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 44,681 miles

N/S Front tyre has a nail in it

O/S Front steering rack end has small play

Pass 10 Jul 2009 32,449 miles

Items hanging from mirror obstructing view of the road

Fail 10 Jul 2009 32,446 miles

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

Items hanging from mirror obstructing view of the road

Nail in O/S/R tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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BL06 VZB is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BL06 VZB, 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 BL06 VZB registered?

BL06 VZB is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 21 July 2006.

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The MOT history for BL06 VZB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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