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DX06 YCS

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

169,527 mi
Last recorded169,527 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX06 YCS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 169,527 miles

engine oil leak

wheel arch guard missing/offside front

Fail 4 Feb 2021 169,517 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch cover missing

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 150,607 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 130,214 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 117,334 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 114,100 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres side walls worn

Fail 2 Dec 2016 114,093 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

both front tyres side walls worn

Pass 30 Jun 2016 109,685 miles

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

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

engine oil leak, plastic undershield fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2016 109,680 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak, plastic undershield fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2015 104,314 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 100,313 miles

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

nearside rear parking brake slightly lower brake efficiency,advise adjustment or repair

plastic covers fitted obscuring rear fexible hose ferrules on top of rear suspension arms

tyre pressure moniter waning light on indicating a fault

Pass 30 Jun 2013 92,977 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2013 92,709 miles

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

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

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

the nsr tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2012 86,563 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 21 Jul 2011 78,086 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 77,882 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 63,260 miles

Nearside Rear 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 7 Jul 2009 46,208 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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DX06 YCS is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DX06 YCS, 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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DX06 YCS is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 4 August 2006.

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