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GL55 EDJ

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

195,159 mi
Last recorded195,159 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 EDJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2022 195,159 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 195,154 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 165,424 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 160,758 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 160,684 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear parking brake low

Pass 25 Oct 2019 156,279 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x main (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 149,663 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 146,623 miles

4x4 light on

slight play in n/s/f bottom joint

Pass 12 Dec 2016 143,502 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 143,498 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 131,743 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres over half worn

Pass 10 Dec 2014 118,724 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 110,323 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 99,457 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 88,988 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 75,121 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 54,242 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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GL55 EDJ 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 82.4%.

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 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 GL55 EDJ, 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 GL55 EDJ registered?

GL55 EDJ is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 23 February 2006.

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