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FV06 NPN

2006 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

172,210 mi
Last recorded172,210 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 NPN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 172,210 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 167,255 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 167,255 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 161,223 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 161,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 153,876 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 149,811 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 146,276 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint cover slight damage (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 144,427 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2017 144,427 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2016 140,176 miles

Minimum hand brake efficiency only just met

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

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

Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s (on top suspension arms (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2015 135,401 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted

minimum handbrake efficiency only just met

Fail 22 Nov 2015 135,390 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 129,482 miles

front suspension arm mounting bushes worn

front tyres worn low

o/s/f metal brake pipe covered in grease

Fail 6 Dec 2014 129,441 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

front suspension arm mounting bushes worn

front tyres worn low

offside and nearside rear tyres worn to limit, need changing now

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

road test carried out for brakes

Pass 17 Dec 2013 124,793 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 122,311 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 122,310 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 105,870 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

sill covers fitted.

undertray covers fitted.

Fail 5 Aug 2011 105,870 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

sill covers fitted.

undertray covers fitted.

Pass 1 May 2010 98,323 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 98,323 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2010 98,304 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 77,330 miles

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

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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FV06 NPN is a 2006 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FV06 NPN, 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 FV06 NPN registered?

FV06 NPN is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 7 June 2006.

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