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EJ06 BSZ

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

159,888 mi
Last recorded159,888 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ06 BSZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 159,888 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 140,606 miles

Nearside Front Side mirror loose

Fail 19 Nov 2019 140,605 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Side mirror loose

Pass 14 Dec 2018 117,981 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 105,394 miles

Covers fitted

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2017 105,394 miles

Covers fitted

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 98,228 miles

Covers fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2015 90,976 miles

Nearside Front 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 19 Nov 2014 86,991 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 84,387 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 84,387 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 76,058 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 76,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 61,449 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 61,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 50,382 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 25 Mar 2010 43,444 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 34,889 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 34,889 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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EJ06 BSZ is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EJ06 BSZ, 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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EJ06 BSZ is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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