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EJ06 BWB

2006 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

236,270 mi
Last recorded236,270 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ06 BWB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 236,270 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 225,452 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 213,393 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 203,464 miles

Both the front tyre inner edges are worn.

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

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

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

The engine area has an oil weep.

Pass 16 Jul 2015 185,444 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 185,419 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 171,869 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 155,214 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside & offside front tyres worn on both edges

Pass 27 Jun 2013 155,214 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside & offside front tyres worn on both edges

Pass 19 Jun 2012 127,129 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 98,544 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 69,903 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 46,021 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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EJ06 BWB 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 EJ06 BWB, 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 EJ06 BWB registered?

EJ06 BWB is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 27 May 2006.

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