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GL06 XAW

2006 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

111,368 mi
Last recorded111,368 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 111,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 110,436 miles

both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edge

Fail 10 Jun 2019 110,436 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower position lamp not working

both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2018 104,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40/20/106W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 101,657 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated slightly seized (8.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 90,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 315/35/20 110W (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 78,653 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 78,584 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2014 73,620 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 17 May 2014 73,620 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2013 66,175 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 66,175 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 60,537 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 54,224 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 43,118 miles

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

offside front tyre wall cracked

Fail 15 Sep 2010 43,118 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wall cracked

Pass 30 Sep 2009 33,780 miles

front tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 26 Sep 2008 19,542 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2008 19,542 miles

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

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

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

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

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 XAW is a 2006 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XAW, 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 XAW registered?

GL06 XAW is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 21 August 2006.

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