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FH55 MTV

2006 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

138,142 mi
Last recorded138,142 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 MTV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 138,142 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 136,452 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 136,452 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 128,113 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 120,009 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 111,192 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 111,192 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 101,554 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 99,166 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 99,155 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 92,638 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 87,082 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 87,082 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 86,253 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 86,253 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 75,316 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 78,042 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 67,672 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 57,933 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 57,933 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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FH55 MTV is a 2006 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FH55 MTV, 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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What year was FH55 MTV registered?

FH55 MTV is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 25 January 2006.

Is FH55 MTV safe to buy?

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