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LF06 ZRU

2006 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,987 mi
Last recorded124,987 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF06 ZRU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 124,987 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 124,982 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 121,701 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 121,701 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least four more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) (1.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2019 102,305 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 102,305 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2018 96,086 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 96,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 86,108 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 86,108 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint track control arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2016 86,108 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint track control arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 72,525 miles

wear to tyres

Pass 19 Jan 2015 68,136 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 63,136 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 56,005 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 50,360 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 44,386 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 44,386 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 36,822 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 30,866 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 30,552 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 ZRU is a 2006 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 ZRU, 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 ZRU registered?

LF06 ZRU is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 12 June 2006.

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