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HF06 MGX

2006 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

157,266 mi
Last recorded157,266 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF06 MGX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 157,266 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 157,266 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all 4 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Road wheel fixing missing All 4 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 157,157 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 147,304 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 147,304 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 136,748 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 136,729 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 128,975 miles

engine covers + under tray fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2017 116,622 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 108,074 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre has cut inner sidewall but not reaching cords

Fail 12 Feb 2016 108,070 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower tail light not working

Nearside Rear tyre has cut inner sidewall but not reaching cords

Pass 21 Feb 2015 95,904 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 95,886 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 86,557 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

off side front tyre inner sidewall cracking

Fail 31 Jan 2014 86,554 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

off side front tyre inner sidewall cracking

Pass 7 Feb 2013 81,674 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 68,198 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 50,598 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 36,097 miles

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

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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HF06 MGX 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 HF06 MGX, 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 HF06 MGX registered?

HF06 MGX is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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