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EA06 YLN

2006 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

167,471 mi
Last recorded167,471 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA06 YLN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 167,471 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2023 167,273 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 149,780 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 149,755 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2021 128,307 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2019 108,369 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 92,069 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL Brake Discs slightly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 92,067 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL Brake Discs slightly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 70,165 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2016 67,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

hand brake efficiency only just met 18%

Fail 25 Oct 2016 67,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

hand brake efficiency only just met 18%

Pass 3 Nov 2015 64,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2014 61,112 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 57,836 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2012 54,707 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 54,707 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 51,751 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 48,330 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 43,681 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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EA06 YLN is a 2006 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EA06 YLN, 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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What year was EA06 YLN registered?

EA06 YLN is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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