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FY56 RMZ

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,110 mi
Last recorded157,110 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 RMZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2021 157,110 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front tie rod arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie rod arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator lamp on with side lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 149,274 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 140,060 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 130,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 121,482 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 109,995 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 96,411 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 96,411 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 88,556 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 88,539 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 77,663 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 77,648 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 65,328 miles

tyre pressure light showing

Pass 13 Jan 2011 54,232 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 40,619 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 40,451 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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FY56 RMZ is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FY56 RMZ, 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 FY56 RMZ registered?

FY56 RMZ is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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