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BX06 EAO

2006 BMW X5

Beige Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,409 mi
Last recorded123,409 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX06 EAO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 123,409 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 119,039 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 119,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 113,783 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 114,936 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 110,319 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 104,046 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 104,046 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 98,680 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2016 98,680 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 94,283 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 94,248 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine black (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 90,907 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 90,827 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2013 84,570 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 73,283 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 73,282 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 66,447 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 May 2011 65,833 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 54,455 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 42,123 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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BX06 EAO is a 2006 BMW X5 in Beige with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BX06 EAO, 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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BX06 EAO is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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