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BN06 NLT

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,549 mi
Last recorded170,549 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 NLT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 170,549 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2023 170,547 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2022 165,048 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 165,034 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Track control arm , marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Two , marked ()

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 155,280 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 137,847 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 137,847 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 123,621 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 107,231 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 85,065 miles

Front brake discs lipping

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear brake discs lipping

Fail 24 Jun 2017 85,065 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs lipping

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear brake discs lipping

Pass 12 Jul 2016 77,304 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 72,577 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 66,053 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 59,449 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2013 59,349 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 54,812 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 31 May 2011 49,637 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 40,442 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 34,086 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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BN06 NLT is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN06 NLT, 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 BN06 NLT registered?

BN06 NLT is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 30 April 2006.

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