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L777 GES

2006 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,980 mi
Last recorded105,980 miles
Recorded on28 May 2013
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL777 GES
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2013 105,980 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

nsr pads worn close to legal limit

osr tyre on legal limit

Fail 28 May 2013 105,978 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

nsr pads worn close to legal limit

osr tyre on legal limit

Pass 31 May 2012 95,951 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 85,212 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 76,052 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2009 67,494 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 67,493 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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L777 GES is a 2006 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L777 GES, 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 L777 GES registered?

L777 GES is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is L777 GES safe to buy?

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