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GF06 MTZ

2006 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

182,401 mi
Last recorded182,401 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF06 MTZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 182,401 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 182,123 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 182,123 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 166,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 166,831 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 157,426 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 157,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2019 137,344 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 137,344 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 114,953 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Nearside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Offside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 19 Feb 2018 114,953 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Nearside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Offside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2017 94,740 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 83,703 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 83,703 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275/40/20Z (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 315/35/20W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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 27 Feb 2015 72,386 miles

n/s/f tyre edges worn

o/s/f tyre edges worn

o/s/r tyre inner edge worn

Fail 27 Feb 2015 72,386 miles

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

n/s/f tyre edges worn

o/s/f tyre edges worn

o/s/r tyre inner edge worn

Pass 28 Feb 2014 64,207 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 49,253 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 44,640 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre, repair to edge of tread

offside front tyre sidewall repaired

Pass 11 May 2011 40,512 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 35,502 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 34,538 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 30,205 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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GF06 MTZ is a 2006 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GF06 MTZ, 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 GF06 MTZ registered?

GF06 MTZ is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 5 May 2006.

Is GF06 MTZ safe to buy?

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