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GF06 WXC

2006 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

210,343 mi
Last recorded210,343 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 210,343 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning LOWER (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Oct 2023 206,202 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Oct 2022 195,025 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front half of nearside front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Oct 2021 183,572 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Oct 2020 175,662 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 167,877 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 154,096 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 140,426 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 122,541 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT LIMIT & INNER TYRE WALL PERISHED (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT LIMIT & INNER TYRE WALL PERISHED! (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 107,269 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 107,267 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 95,669 miles

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

slight play in both rear lower suspension arm bushes

Fail 10 Jun 2014 95,669 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in both rear lower suspension arm bushes

Pass 31 May 2013 94,757 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 90,515 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 79,055 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2010 63,121 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 63,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 46,586 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 WXC is a 2006 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GF06 WXC, 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 WXC registered?

GF06 WXC is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 15 June 2006.

Is GF06 WXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF06 WXC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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