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EX06 UKL

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,758 mi
Last recorded104,758 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 UKL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 104,758 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn slightly inner edge

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 104,758 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn slightly inner edge

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 97,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn slightly inner edge

Pass 18 May 2016 91,064 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 83,216 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 83,216 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 75,729 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre has outer sidewall damage

Pass 29 Apr 2013 68,904 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls in poor condition

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 68,863 miles

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

Both rear tyre sidewalls in poor condition

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 62,417 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 56,148 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 56,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 49,620 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 41,418 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 41,418 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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EX06 UKL is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EX06 UKL, 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 EX06 UKL registered?

EX06 UKL is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 10 March 2006.

Is EX06 UKL safe to buy?

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