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LB06 DMU

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

158,570 mi
Last recorded158,570 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB06 DMU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2023 158,570 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective will not open (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 150,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 143,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 143,749 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after flexi hosed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 141,122 miles

engine bay covers and under body trays

Fail 25 Feb 2020 141,115 miles

Nearside Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury indicator lens broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working n/s and o/s (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine bay covers and under body trays

tyre light on and 4x4 light on

Pass 25 Jan 2019 135,266 miles

Engine Bay Covers and Under Body Trays.

Pass 29 Jan 2018 124,942 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 112,077 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 101,814 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 92,629 miles

n/s/r tyre bald inner edge

o/s/r tyre bald inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2013 83,572 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 83,572 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 54,912 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 54,313 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 32,636 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 15,750 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 14,183 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 14,183 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 9,671 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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LB06 DMU is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LB06 DMU, 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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LB06 DMU is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 11 May 2006.

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