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D4 EPC

2006 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

170,510 mi
Last recorded170,510 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 EPC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 170,510 miles

brake pad warning light illuminated

Fail 14 Sep 2020 170,500 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake pad warning light is on

Pass 21 Dec 2018 166,113 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 166,114 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to condition of brake pipes. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture To flexible hose heavily corroded and leaking. (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system To flexible hose. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 157,280 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2017 157,280 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 141,999 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 120,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed on inside edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre scrubbed on inside edge

Fail 23 Oct 2015 120,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed on inside edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre scrubbed on inside edge

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 93,456 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 79,532 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 71,499 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 58,196 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 42,774 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 31,716 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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D4 EPC is a 2006 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 D4 EPC, 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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D4 EPC is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 12 June 2006.

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