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GN55 ZDX

2006 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,348 mi
Last recorded170,348 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN55 ZDX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 170,348 miles

Hand brake effort lower than normal for type of car

Fail 7 Sep 2020 170,340 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 157,131 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 144,055 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 144,024 miles

Brake performance not tested Nsr tyre in dangerous condition (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY heavily worn on inner edge & remaining tread 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2017 128,179 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 128,174 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 114,707 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 114,707 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 102,427 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 102,427 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 89,328 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 76,447 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 63,142 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 49,367 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 37,663 miles

Offside rear tyre is getting close to legal limit of wear

Pass 19 Jan 2009 28,159 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 28,159 miles

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

deep cuts evident in o/s/rear tyre.

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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GN55 ZDX is a 2006 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GN55 ZDX, 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 GN55 ZDX registered?

GN55 ZDX is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is GN55 ZDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN55 ZDX shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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