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L7 SFE

2006 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,727 mi
Last recorded81,727 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 SFE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 81,727 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2019 81,727 miles

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

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 76,978 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 76,922 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 64,654 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 54,517 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 44,519 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 39,955 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 39,955 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 35,640 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 30,556 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 22,999 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 22,999 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 18,060 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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L7 SFE is a 2006 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 L7 SFE, 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 L7 SFE registered?

L7 SFE is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 20 July 2006.

Is L7 SFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L7 SFE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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