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LF06 ZNS

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,497 mi
Last recorded103,497 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 103,497 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 103,497 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 101,010 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 101,010 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2018 95,072 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 87,557 miles

4X4 Warning lamp illuminated.

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Nearside Front Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Jul 2017 87,494 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint Rear Arm. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint Rear Arm. (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

4X4 Warning lamp illuminated.

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Nearside Front Oil leak ()

Rear handbrake fluctuating on application on rolling road test.

Pass 1 Feb 2016 83,620 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

child seat fitted can not check seat belt

under/trays fitted can not see components

Fail 29 Jan 2016 83,603 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

child seat fitted can not check seat belt

under/trays fitted can not see components

Pass 2 Feb 2015 76,354 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 61,798 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre scrubbing on its outside edge

Pass 15 Aug 2012 50,215 miles

nsr lower brake lamp dim

nsr lower side lamp very dim

Pass 15 Aug 2011 41,354 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 38,837 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 38,837 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 28,204 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 28,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 17,769 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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LF06 ZNS is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LF06 ZNS, 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 ZNS registered?

LF06 ZNS is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 2 June 2006.

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