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BT06 XFM

2006 BMW X5

Black Lpg 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,796 mi
Last recorded153,796 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 XFM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 153,796 miles

oil leaks

Fail 6 Mar 2019 153,796 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

oil leaks

Pass 1 Mar 2018 140,282 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 124,125 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 124,110 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed twisted hose rubbing on inner wing, worn through to ply cords. (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 107,720 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 91,024 miles

engine light on

Fail 26 Jan 2015 91,024 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine light on

Pass 25 Jan 2014 80,359 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 80,357 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 71,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jan 2013 71,360 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2012 58,552 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake warning light on das

Pass 10 Jan 2011 52,064 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 36,258 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 35,280 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 34,432 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 34,430 miles

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

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

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

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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BT06 XFM is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BT06 XFM, 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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BT06 XFM is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 15 June 2006.

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