MOT Status
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154,626 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both units (4.1.4 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords and tyres is perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both units (4.1.4 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Both Front Tyres are worn on the outer edges.
Offside Rear Tyre worn smooth on the inner edge.
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre of tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON limit centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension bushes,front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Travel (1.1.6 (d))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front lower ball joints have slight play
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both front lower ball joints have slight play
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
offside + nearside front wishbone bushes perishing
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EY56 GYC is a 2006 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 EY56 GYC, 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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EY56 GYC is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 19 October 2006.
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