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GK55 BVE

2006 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

94,640 mi
Last recorded94,640 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 BVE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 94,640 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 87,460 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 87,433 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 82,993 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 79,284 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 73,567 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2018 67,183 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2017 61,846 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2016 56,433 miles

under tray

Pass 4 Apr 2015 51,447 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 46,657 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 36,865 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 31,261 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 22,010 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 13,683 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 10,764 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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GK55 BVE is a 2006 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 GK55 BVE, 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 GK55 BVE registered?

GK55 BVE is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 20 January 2006.

Is GK55 BVE safe to buy?

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