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HF56 LFU

2006 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

165,296 mi
Last recorded165,296 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF56 LFU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 165,296 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour x 2 (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured x 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 164,666 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal creep (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function affected warning light on. (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

engine cover and tray

sill covers.

Pass 10 Jul 2019 151,022 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 118,652 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 105,113 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 99,747 miles

Emissions to low to read

Pass 30 Apr 2015 93,022 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 82,617 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 69,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside door mirror cowl loose

Pass 31 Oct 2011 63,085 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 63,085 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 56,743 miles

front wipers poor

Pass 8 Oct 2009 49,961 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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HF56 LFU is a 2006 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HF56 LFU, 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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HF56 LFU is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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