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EK06 FDO

2006 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,631 mi
Last recorded90,631 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 FDO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 90,631 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 89,776 miles

n/s mirror loose

n/s/r tyre ageing

Fail 1 Dec 2022 89,776 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working and the tail light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

n/s mirror loose

n/s/r tyre ageing

Pass 3 Dec 2021 87,907 miles

n/s mirror loose

o/s mirror glass

outer edge n/s/f tyre

Fail 3 Dec 2021 87,907 miles

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

n/s mirror loose

o/s mirror glass

outer edge n/s/f tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2020 87,042 miles

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

front brake pads near limit

Fail 26 Nov 2020 87,041 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

front brake pads near limit

Pass 22 May 2019 84,719 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 84,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 29 May 2018 81,775 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 81,775 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 73,459 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 72,450 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 68,997 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 65,158 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)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 62,411 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres wearing on centre uneven

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner tread/ side wall

Pass 5 Jul 2012 59,264 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 54,163 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 48,427 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 41,328 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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EK06 FDO is a 2006 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EK06 FDO, 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 EK06 FDO registered?

EK06 FDO is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 25 March 2006.

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