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ABZ 818

2006 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,333 mi
Last recorded98,333 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABZ 818
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 98,333 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Handbrake efficiency only just met requirements

Heavy corrosion around rear suspension mounting points

Heavy corrosion to rear subframe

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Sills appear to be corroded, unable to fully inspect due to side skirts fitted

Various patches of corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Jul 2018 88,472 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 88,472 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 84,832 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 79,134 miles

nsf tyre scubbed off inner and outer edges

Pass 1 Aug 2015 73,004 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 66,672 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 66,672 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 61,885 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 61,884 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2011 50,392 miles

both brake pipes to front brake flexys slighty pitted

minor wear on rear tyres inner edges

Fail 2 Sep 2011 50,279 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

both brake pipes to front brake flexys slighty pitted

both front brake discs corroded

minor wear on rear tyres inner edges

Pass 7 Oct 2009 32,731 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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ABZ 818 is a 2006 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 ABZ 818, 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 ABZ 818 registered?

ABZ 818 is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 26 October 2006.

Is ABZ 818 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABZ 818 shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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