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GL06 BWO

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL06 BWO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2022

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 115,068 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 104,920 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 104,920 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 101,064 miles

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 95,632 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front tire edges worn, but no ply or cords visible

Fail 2 Nov 2016 95,632 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front tire edges worn, but no ply or cords visible

Fail 26 Jun 2015 89,981 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 89,981 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 84,716 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 77,686 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 72,491 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2011 63,280 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 53,266 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 25 May 2010 53,265 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2009 44,136 miles

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)

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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GL06 BWO is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GL06 BWO, 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 GL06 BWO registered?

GL06 BWO is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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