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HG06 HRM

2006 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

158,249 mi
Last recorded158,249 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG06 HRM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 158,249 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 158,249 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 152,298 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

tpm light on

Fail 8 Feb 2022 152,295 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

tpm light on

Pass 18 Feb 2021 145,849 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 140,006 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 132,014 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 132,000 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 126,107 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 126,095 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 285/45v19xl (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 285/45v19xl (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 108,674 miles

oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2016 108,585 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2015 92,215 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 80,286 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 69,392 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 69,299 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 56,085 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 41,165 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 23,553 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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HG06 HRM is a 2006 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol 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 HG06 HRM, 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 HG06 HRM registered?

HG06 HRM is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 19 April 2006.

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