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BU03 HAJ

2006 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

147,235 mi
Last recorded147,235 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 HAJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 147,235 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 130,250 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 126,572 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 slightly corroded at callipers/flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm bushes slightly perished/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 122,937 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged Both rear valves splitting. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 115,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 106,510 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under-tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 106,497 miles

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under-tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 96,965 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 88,565 miles

engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay & under-side components

Fail 14 Jun 2016 88,439 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay & under-side components

Pass 15 Jun 2015 79,457 miles

both front tyres worn close to limit and wearing on outer edges

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 15 Jun 2015 79,457 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn close to limit and wearing on outer edges

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Jun 2014 68,375 miles

both rear tyres worn to 3mm and worn inner edges

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm and worn on edges

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 12 Jun 2014 68,375 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both front inner brake pads look low through wheels

both rear tyres worn to 3mm and worn inner edges

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm and worn on edges

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2013 57,613 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 50,091 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 45,387 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 34,966 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 26,063 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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BU03 HAJ is a 2006 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BU03 HAJ, 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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BU03 HAJ is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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