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GL06 FZS

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,419 mi
Last recorded177,419 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 177,419 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 162,649 miles

Offside Front front lower arm has slight play

Fail 3 Jan 2023 162,649 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s/f lower arm has slight play (3.5 (a))

Offside Front front lower arm has slight play

Pass 4 Jan 2022 148,429 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 131,803 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 118,497 miles

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))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 106,738 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 106,539 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 96,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Jul 2017 96,879 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jun 2016 91,785 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 91,785 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 87,000 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 75,064 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 72,269 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke after acceleration but not dense

Fail 25 Apr 2013 72,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke after acceleration but not dense

Pass 10 Apr 2012 51,332 miles

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 33,340 miles

front wiper rubbers worn/torn

Pass 16 Jun 2010 30,696 miles

front windscreen wiper rubbers slightly torn

Pass 30 Jun 2009 22,611 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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 FZS is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GL06 FZS, 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 FZS registered?

GL06 FZS is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 26 June 2006.

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