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EF06 EYY

2006 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,890 mi
Last recorded117,890 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 EYY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 117,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracts slow

Offside Front Seat belt retracts slow

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp different/multi colour.

Fail 26 Oct 2021 117,886 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Wrong cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 of 5 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 of 5 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracts slow

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt retracts slow

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp different/multi colour.

Pass 29 May 2019 103,103 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 97,207 miles

engine cover fitted and under tray fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2015 90,677 miles

engine cover fitted and under tray fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2014 85,895 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 85,895 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 83,102 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 80,130 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 74,209 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 64,963 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)

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

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge.

Pass 1 Jun 2010 59,665 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 41,873 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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EF06 EYY is a 2006 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EF06 EYY, 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 EF06 EYY registered?

EF06 EYY is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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