MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,851 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and damaged side wall (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Engine management light inoperative.
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
EML does not illuminate
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Brake performance not tested brake test not carried out due to failure of a brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture brake pipe has ruptured and is leaking (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
EML does not illuminate
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
tpms light on dash
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Under shield fitted
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Under shield fitted
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear outer rusty (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of nearside front to rear rusted (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of offside front to rear rusty (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
coolant leak?
offside rear parking brake lower reading
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm bearing noisey
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
offside rear handbrake slower
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear inner bush starting to split (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear inner bush starting to split (2.4.G.2)
parking brake efficiency 16% on limit
rear wiper rubber split
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
offside front tyre damaged on sidewall
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
offside front tyre damaged on sidewall
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EO56 FOA is a 2006 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 EO56 FOA, 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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EO56 FOA is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2006.
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