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2006 BMW X5
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- Registration SW55KFD
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model X5
- Year 2006
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 4799cc
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- Expires 29 May 2027
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 85,753 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
30 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 85,109 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
24 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 81,788 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
7 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 79,840 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2019 8 Jun 20267 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 79,840 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
8 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 77,535 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2018 8 Jun 20268 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 77,535 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
15 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 74,470 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2017 8 Jun 202611 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 74,468 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
12 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 71,085 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
11 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 71,083 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
24 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 67,374 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
11 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 62,801 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2014 8 Jun 20268 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 62,801 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
31 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 57,387 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2013 8 Jun 202615 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 51,523 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2012 8 Jun 20264 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 51,523 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
10 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 41,225 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2011 8 Jun 20265 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 28,351 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2010 8 Jun 202629 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 28,168 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
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SW55KFD was registered on 2006-02-10
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