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EY06 FWD

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,230 mi
Last recorded114,230 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY06 FWD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 114,230 miles

Front tyre worn on outer shoulders & perished (both sides)

Hand brake efficiency low

Nearside Front rear most ball joint has slight play

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to limit

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 19 Sep 2018 108,619 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low

rear brake pads starting to wear low

Fail 17 Sep 2018 108,607 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre wearing low

rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 23 Nov 2015 94,608 miles

OSF lower arm ball joint rubber has slight stain of grease

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2014 82,606 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 82,606 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 67,564 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 67,559 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)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 55,187 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 44,375 miles

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

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

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

front wipers smearing

Pass 22 Jul 2010 37,332 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 29,048 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 11 Jul 2009 29,048 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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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EY06 FWD is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EY06 FWD, 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 EY06 FWD registered?

EY06 FWD is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 20 July 2006.

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The MOT history for EY06 FWD shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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