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GL06 NFU

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

204,858 mi
Last recorded204,858 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 204,858 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 204,850 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 171,245 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2018 169,143 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 169,143 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 144,710 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 137,160 miles

Both rear tyre side walls damaged.

Cuts in n/s/f tyre side wall.

N/s/f brake pipe corroded.

O/s/f tyre wearing on edges.

Fail 6 Apr 2016 137,156 miles

Emissions not tested Due to condition of exhaust smoke test not carried out (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S wiper blade split

N/S/F metal brake pipe rusted

N/S/F tyre sidewall cut

N/S/R tyre sidewall cut

O/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

O/S/R tyre sidewall cut

Pass 5 Feb 2015 123,158 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 122,486 miles

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

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

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

Tyre pressure warning lamp indicates a fault

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2014 105,484 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 105,484 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

tpms warning light on

Pass 10 Jan 2013 90,740 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 Jan 2013 90,740 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 88,765 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake warning light on

nearside front tyre side wall damage

tyre warning light on

Fail 11 Oct 2011 74,684 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

low output nearside rear sidelight top

Pass 11 Oct 2011 74,684 miles

low output nearside rear sidelight top

Pass 14 Jul 2010 52,120 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 32,533 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jul 2009 32,080 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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 NFU 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 55%.

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 NFU, 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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GL06 NFU is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 3 July 2006.

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