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EF55 SNZ

2006 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

125,970 mi
Last recorded125,970 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 SNZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 125,970 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 112,398 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 112,375 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 95,764 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 95,764 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 80,779 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 80,687 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 68,992 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 68,992 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 54,805 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Dec 2017 54,804 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Oct 2016 34,785 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 17,141 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 13,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 13,444 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 11,329 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 8,836 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 7,413 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 6,629 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 5,301 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 5,301 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 3,543 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

vehicle lifting blocks not fitted in sills

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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EF55 SNZ is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EF55 SNZ, 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 EF55 SNZ registered?

EF55 SNZ is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 6 January 2006.

Is EF55 SNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF55 SNZ shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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