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GL06 XAU

2006 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

184,590 mi
Last recorded184,590 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL06 XAU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 184,590 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 184,262 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Indicator lamp comes on instead of position lamp. (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Hose split , with internal structure exposed. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inner shoulder, (indicated by yellow chalk). (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2018 168,858 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 147,297 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 146,074 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Aug 2016

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 114,958 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 114,956 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 103,414 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 103,293 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 90,264 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 76,075 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 62,223 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 62,223 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 48,884 miles

offside front tyre 3mm and both front sidewalls badly damaged

Fail 9 Nov 2010 48,440 miles

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

offside front tyre 3mm and both front sidewalls badly damaged

Pass 23 Dec 2009 34,140 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 27,369 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 27,369 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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GL06 XAU is a 2006 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XAU, 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 XAU is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 11 August 2006.

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