MOT Status
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182,738 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
brake pad warning light illuminated
front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread also rear (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also bushes worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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))
Trays and covers fitted
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
trays and covers fitted
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
trays and covers fitted
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
trays and covers
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
trays and covers
Trays and covers fitted
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Trays and covers fitted
Trays and covers fitted
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Trays and covers fitted
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Bit smokey, advise investigating (8.2.2.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Straight arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Bit smokey, advise investigating (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Brake reaction bushes are soft
Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
Rear subframe bushes are soft
Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Lower arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake reaction bushes are soft
Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
Rear subframe bushes are soft
Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection
Both front tyres are low of tread
Both rear lower ball joints have slight play
Both rear tyres are getting low of tread
Brake reaction bushes are soft
Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)
tyre size: front 225/50/R19 103V. rear 285/45/R19 107V
n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge
tyre pressure light on
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GF56 EHW is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 GF56 EHW, 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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GF56 EHW is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 28 September 2006.
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