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LA06 FDM

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,824 mi
Last recorded116,824 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 FDM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 116,824 miles

Both rear tyres are worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Aug 2017 116,817 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both rear tyres are worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2016 102,843 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 102,843 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 80,319 miles

Oil leak rear diff

Pass 20 Aug 2014 75,629 miles

tyres slighty worn on edges

various bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 29 Aug 2013 68,981 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 68,952 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 62,337 miles

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

Nearside front brake reaction bush split and has slight play.

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake reaction bush split and has slight play.

Fail 24 Aug 2012 62,334 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

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

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

Nearside front brake reaction bush split and has slight play.

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake reaction bush split and has slight play.

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 55,609 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside rear (lower) sidelight bulb not working - rectified.

Fail 20 Aug 2010 48,958 miles

Airbag warning light is illuminated indicating a fault with the airbag system.

Childs seat fitted offside rear, not allowing a full inspection of an adult seat belt.

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 48,958 miles

Airbag warning light is illuminated indicating a fault with the airbag system.

Childs seat fitted offside rear, not allowing a full inspection of an adult seat belt.

Pass 24 Aug 2009 42,000 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 41,672 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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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LA06 FDM is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LA06 FDM, 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 LA06 FDM registered?

LA06 FDM is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is LA06 FDM safe to buy?

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