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F9 EKE

2006 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,854 mi
Last recorded103,854 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF9 EKE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 103,854 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Aug 2024 98,420 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 98,411 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear 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))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 90,525 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 90,253 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 77,651 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 62,358 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 62,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear bars in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 59,329 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 55,757 miles

Offside Front drivers seat belt slow returning

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2016 51,988 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt frayed (5.2.2a)

Offside Front seat belt slow returning

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2015 48,046 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv gaitor has grease around boot but no hole detected at time of test

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt frayed (5.2.2a)

Offside Front drivers seat belt slow returning

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 11 Nov 2015 48,046 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv gaitor has grease around boot but no hole detected at time of test

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt frayed (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front drivers seat belt slow returning

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Nov 2014 43,483 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

grease around nearside front cv gaitor inner clip area

Pass 22 Nov 2013 37,607 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

nearside rear tyre has deep cuts in tread

rear tyres wearing low on inner tread

Fail 21 Nov 2013 37,601 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

nearside rear tyre has deep cuts in tread

rear tyres wearing low on inner tread

Pass 26 Nov 2012 31,984 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on edges/cuts in tread

nearside rear tyre has deep cuts in tread

Fail 28 Nov 2011 24,584 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 24,584 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 23,826 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 18,932 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)

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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F9 EKE is a 2006 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F9 EKE, 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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F9 EKE is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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