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DN06 UHO

2006 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,992 mi
Last recorded139,992 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN06 UHO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 139,992 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 139,984 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 134,243 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF and OSF Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Steering rack has slight leak / NSF and OSF

Pass 15 Jul 2022 131,930 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 130,050 miles

Nearside Front Lower nsf metal brake pipe corrosion seen

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive seen on test oil on steering gator from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front steering rod ends from rack has slight play

Offside Front Lower excessive grease seen on metal brake pipe

Offside Front steering rack ends has slight pay felt

Offside Rear Outer rear seat loose from mounting on off side rear

Pass 7 Jul 2020 125,029 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 125,029 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2018 120,732 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 120,729 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 116,130 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 113,188 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 108,128 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 102,961 miles

both steering arms have slight play

Fail 16 Jan 2014 102,961 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both steering arms have slight play

Fail 9 Jan 2013 89,873 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2013 89,873 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2012 85,931 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2011 63,409 miles

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

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

oil level on minimum

Fail 4 Aug 2010 53,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 53,280 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 40,107 miles

nsr tyre to 2mm /osr tyre to 3mm

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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DN06 UHO is a 2006 BMW X5 in Blue 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 DN06 UHO, 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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DN06 UHO is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 10 June 2006.

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