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KB06 EAK

2006 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

161,896 mi
Last recorded161,896 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB06 EAK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 161,896 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

under tray fitted unable to inspect some components

Pass 17 Dec 2022 158,211 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 150,266 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 147,896 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 140,825 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 138,005 miles

Front small crack in window out side zone A less than 10mm

Nearside Rear Upper metal brake pipe corroding ( near fuel tank marked in yellow

Fail 16 Dec 2017 138,005 miles

Nearside Front Inner Electrical wiring inadequately supported head lamp area (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall marked in yellow (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

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

Offside Front Inner Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure marked in yellow ( inner edge bald (4.1.D.1b)

Front small crack in window out side zone A less than 10mm

Nearside Rear Upper metal brake pipe corroding ( near fuel tank marked in yellow

Offside Front tyre wearing thin inner outer edges

Pass 29 Dec 2016 134,952 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt marked in yellow crayon (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge and cracking on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 126,055 miles

front suspension bushes have slight cracks

Fail 21 Oct 2014 110,919 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 110,919 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 96,894 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 81,010 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 64,996 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 50,722 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 35,006 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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KB06 EAK is a 2006 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KB06 EAK, 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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KB06 EAK is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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