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EK56 DUU

2006 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

163,759 mi
Last recorded163,759 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 DUU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 163,759 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 155,096 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 147,273 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 136,667 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 128,155 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 121,746 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 94,128 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 91,443 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to o/s/r at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

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

child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of an adult belt

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2015 91,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to o/s/r at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

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

child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of an adult belt

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2014 75,958 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 75,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 61,026 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2012 50,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

freeplay betwwen steering wheel and column, acceptable by vosa/bmw standards

left hand rear lower tail light inop

Fail 30 Dec 2011 50,806 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

left hand rear lower tail light inop

Pass 31 Dec 2010 40,605 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 30,292 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall perishing

n/s/r lower side light dim

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 15 Jan 2009 19,117 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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EK56 DUU is a 2006 BMW X5 in Blue 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 EK56 DUU, 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 EK56 DUU registered?

EK56 DUU is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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The MOT history for EK56 DUU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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