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FA06 CLV

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

274,164 mi
Last recorded274,164 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA06 CLV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 274,164 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 252,594 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 228,071 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 206,575 miles

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

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

Plastic covers under vehicle

Pass 18 Jul 2014 178,779 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyre treads wearing on inner edges

Fail 18 Jul 2014 178,779 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyre treads wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Jul 2013 150,417 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front lower grill broken

front number plate cracked

Pass 27 Jul 2012 124,591 miles

oil level on minimum

Fail 27 Jul 2012 124,591 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil level on minimum

Pass 13 Aug 2011 99,877 miles

Front pad`s 5mm approx

Pass 28 Aug 2010 74,424 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre slight wear inner edge

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear of car leans to n/s

Pass 28 Aug 2009 49,530 miles

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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FA06 CLV is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FA06 CLV, 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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FA06 CLV is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 29 July 2006.

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