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EY06 UOW

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

202,210 mi
Last recorded202,210 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 202,210 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 187,835 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 180,747 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 165,082 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 153,661 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 142,899 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 142,897 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 132,220 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 118,899 miles

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)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 118,899 miles

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

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)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 103,809 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 92,102 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 92,102 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 69,373 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 53,950 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 53,950 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 42,167 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 42,167 miles

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

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

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 UOW is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UOW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EY06 UOW registered?

EY06 UOW is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 7 April 2006.

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