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LF06 VUT

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

200,813 mi
Last recorded200,813 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF06 VUT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023 200,813 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 195,501 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Feb 2021 189,859 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 184,665 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 175,587 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 163,168 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 148,630 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 108,245 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 135,057 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 120,090 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 120,090 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 119,996 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2013 104,125 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 104,125 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 99,181 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2012 82,462 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 63,793 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 53,027 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 33,292 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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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LF06 VUT is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LF06 VUT, 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 LF06 VUT registered?

LF06 VUT is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 26 April 2006.

Is LF06 VUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF06 VUT shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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