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EY06 OFM

2006 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,299 mi
Last recorded69,299 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY06 OFM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 69,299 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 69,299 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 65,021 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All front arm inner bushes starting to crack (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner side wall cracked

Offside Front Outer side wall damaged

Offside Front bumper and wing damage

Offside Front wing mirror casing damaged

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both reartop arms have slight play in ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 65,021 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All front arm inner bushes starting to crack (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner side wall cracked

Offside Front Outer side wall damaged

Offside Front bumper and wing damage

Offside Front wing mirror casing damaged

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both reartop arms have slight play in ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Fluid low (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 60,498 miles

Front bumper insecure on o/s/f

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 60,498 miles

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

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

Front bumper insecure on o/s/f

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 54,552 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre inner wall has several splits but none down to cords

Pass 6 Mar 2013 51,431 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 51,431 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside tyre has a few nails in it

Fail 27 Feb 2012 47,291 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning lamp is on. (not a Reason for Rejection at the moment but will become a Reason for Rejection in April/May)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 47,291 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning lamp is on. (not a Reason for Rejection at the moment but will become a Reason for Rejection in April/May)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 41,982 miles

n/side front tyre has some kerb damage to side wall.

o/side tyre has worn down to inner edge also has cracking to side walls.

rear brake pads very low, would advise replacement.

Pass 13 Mar 2010 34,824 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 26,217 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 26,168 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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 OFM is a 2006 BMW X5 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OFM, 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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EY06 OFM is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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