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EK06 WMW

2006 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

166,377 mi
Last recorded166,377 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 WMW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 166,377 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 151,080 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule hose/pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 150,488 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded hose /pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule hose/pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 138,607 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 138,607 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 135,396 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 130,488 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 120,316 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner tyre getting won on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2016 112,016 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 106,805 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 93,018 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 93,014 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 78,769 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 68,787 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 60,614 miles

nearside front wiper blade starting to split and smear

Pass 30 Mar 2010 50,524 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 39,543 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 WMW is a 2006 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 WMW, 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 WMW registered?

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

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