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L7 XBO

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,250 mi
Last recorded146,250 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 XBO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 146,250 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 146,246 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stay on with sidelights (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 144,586 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 138,871 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 129,423 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

drivers door handle sticky

Pass 15 Apr 2015 129,417 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 125,697 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 111,984 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 101,828 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 84,284 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 84,284 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 65,262 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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L7 XBO is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L7 XBO, 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 XBO registered?

L7 XBO is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 12 May 2006.

Is L7 XBO safe to buy?

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