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DU06 EXZ

2006 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

127,979 mi
Last recorded127,979 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU06 EXZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 127,979 miles

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

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated to front axle (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

emissions lambda reading on max req

Pass 16 Aug 2021 125,079 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear heat shield loose

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 125,040 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outrer plus perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear heat shield loose

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 116,536 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 116,535 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 115,660 miles

advise nsf brake pipe badly corroded

advise nsf position lamp poor out put

Pass 16 Aug 2018 114,227 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 112,252 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 108,470 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 106,012 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front tyre has cuts on sidewall no cords exposed

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts on sidewall no cords exposed

Offside Front tyre has cuts on sidewall no cords exposed

oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2015 102,211 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

engine slightly smokey

Fail 27 Jan 2015 102,210 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

engine slightly smokey

Pass 7 Jan 2014 97,056 miles

tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated

Fail 7 Jan 2014 97,042 miles

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

front tyres worn on the outside edge

nearside front tyre has outer sidewall damage

tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated

Pass 15 Jan 2013 93,602 miles

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

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on the inner and outer edges

Fail 14 Jan 2013 93,592 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on the inner and outer edges

Pass 21 Dec 2011 86,835 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 86,835 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 78,185 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 78,185 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 66,397 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 66,397 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 53,100 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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DU06 EXZ is a 2006 BMW X5 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DU06 EXZ, 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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DU06 EXZ is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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