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DA55 RAY

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

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Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 RAY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 157,888 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 157,762 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 183,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 183,406 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 146,125 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 173,902 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 173,902 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 173,884 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced x2 deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 worn on outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Jan 2023 136,344 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 166,706 miles

all 4 tyres worn on edge

engine cover fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2022 129,136 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 158,338 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2021 120,077 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 145,905 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 145,905 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 104,039 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 97,404 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 116,636 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2016 100,557 miles

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

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

Rear tyres worn inner edges

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 2 Feb 2016 100,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear tyres worn inner edges

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 26 Jun 2014 77,732 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 66,180 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres perrished

oil level low

Fail 3 Apr 2013 66,096 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres perrished

oil level low

Pass 11 Apr 2012 59,079 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Mar 2012 58,783 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres void of tread on inner shoulders,stepped tread depth pattern.

Pass 16 Sep 2010 47,530 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 47,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 37,511 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 37,494 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 36,419 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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DA55 RAY is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 DA55 RAY, 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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DA55 RAY is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 9 June 2006.

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