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EO06 FVU

2006 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,186 mi
Last recorded128,186 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO06 FVU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 128,186 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 127,430 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 125,257 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 125,257 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 122,095 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 116,036 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 105,923 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 101,344 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 101,344 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 98,007 miles

both front lower front arm inner bushs are worn

handbrake travel is high

nearside front lower rear arm ball joint has slight play

offside mirror is damaged but not affecting view to the rear

windscreen is chipped

Fail 31 Oct 2016 97,958 miles

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

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

both front lower front arm inner bushs are worn

handbrake travel is high

nearside front lower rear arm ball joint has slight play

offside mirror is damaged but not affecting view to the rear

windscreen is chipped

Pass 27 Oct 2015 93,148 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 86,521 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2013 80,912 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 75,040 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside door mirror cover incomplete

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

Rear disc's lipped

Fail 10 Oct 2012 75,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front 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 door mirror cover incomplete

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

Rear disc's lipped

Pass 10 Oct 2011 69,033 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 63,586 miles

front + rear discs slightly lipped

front number plate cracked

Fail 24 Mar 2009 51,521 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 51,521 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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EO06 FVU is a 2006 BMW X5 in Silver 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 EO06 FVU, 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 EO06 FVU registered?

EO06 FVU is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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