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FY06 FET

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,216 mi
Last recorded157,216 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 FET
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2022 157,216 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 151,048 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 140,753 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 140,753 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 128,868 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 128,868 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 118,850 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 118,850 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 109,666 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 101,970 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 101,923 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 96,513 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 96,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 90,966 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 90,966 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 86,415 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 80,386 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 80,346 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 73,191 miles

hand brake passed on limit of 16 % & rear tyres low tread

Pass 7 Sep 2009 56,483 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)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 55,322 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)

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

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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FY06 FET is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FY06 FET, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY06 FET registered?

FY06 FET is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 21 March 2006.

Is FY06 FET safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY06 FET shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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