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2006 BMW X5
General Information
- Registration SW55EKK
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model X5
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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- Expired 11 Jun 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 165,490 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
27 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 150,594 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2024 11 Jun 202623 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 150,594 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
28 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 128,755 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2023 11 Jun 202625 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 128,751 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
20 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 122,029 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
23 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 114,488 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
9 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 107,248 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
- Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
9 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 107,248 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
8 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 102,784 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2019 11 Jun 202624 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 97,325 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2018 11 Jun 202623 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 97,307 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside door mirror loose
2 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 93,436 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2017 11 Jun 202628 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 93,179 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
4 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 88,347 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2015 11 Jun 202628 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 77,581 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2014 11 Jun 202628 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 77,569 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
1 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 67,618 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2013 11 Jun 202624 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 59,231 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2012 11 Jun 202625 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 46,888 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2011 11 Jun 202622 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 39,133 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2010 11 Jun 202626 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 37,971 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2010 11 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SW55EKK was registered on 2006-01-31
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