MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,139 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES CORRODING (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn LOWER REAR ARM (MARKED WITH WAX) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES CORRODING (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH PIPES TO THE FLEXIS ARE STARTING TO CORRODE (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated THE FORWARD CONTROL ARM REAR BALL JOINT DUST COVER (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Side (1.1.11 (c))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Side Front Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Side Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
injection fault warning light on
parking brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Mil not working
engine and under covers fitted
injection fault warning light lit
condition and movement in all front wishbone bushs
condition and movement in all rear sub frame mounting bushs
corrosion on rear part of both main brake pipes
play in n/s rack joint
wear on front brake discs and pads
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
handbrake performance only met minimum requirements
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
o/s/f tyre showing signs of deterioration on sidewall
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/f tyre showing signs of deterioration on sidewall
How Reliable is the BMW X5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BT02 LOU is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 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 BT02 LOU, 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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BT02 LOU is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 31 March 2006.
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