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AJ06 AUY

2006 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

295,212 mi
Last recorded295,212 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 AUY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 295,212 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2025 284,578 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted to underside

Pass 23 Apr 2024 274,226 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly only just meets minimum requirements (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both sides faded (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted to underside

Fail 19 Mar 2024 274,019 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour works with indicator lamp (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 0.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour works with indicator lamp (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

bonnet secondary catch ineffective

both front headlight lens deteriorated

brake pipes have corrosion

corrosion underneath

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 16 Mar 2023 264,310 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 264,299 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 255,222 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

covers fitted to underside

Fail 14 Feb 2022 255,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

covers fitted to underside

Pass 6 Nov 2020 240,030 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake efficiency just passed on 16%, would require adjustment

Pass 17 Aug 2019 228,401 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency just passed on 16%, would require adjustment

Fail 29 Jul 2019 228,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency just passed on 16%, would require adjustment

Pass 23 Jul 2018 221,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake efficiency only just met requirements

Fail 11 Jul 2018 221,066 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

hand brake efficiency only just met requirements

Pass 31 May 2017 215,306 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2017 215,306 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 203,690 miles

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

play in rack ends

Fail 9 Apr 2016 203,664 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bent arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bent arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

play in rack ends

Pass 13 Apr 2015 195,447 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 181,779 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

parking brake will need repairs soon

Fail 17 May 2013 156,619 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/f anti rattle clip missing ref brakes

Pass 17 May 2013 156,619 miles

o/s/f anti rattle clip missing ref brakes

Fail 18 Jun 2012 128,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 128,734 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 94,625 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 70,235 miles

N/S washer jet soon need attension

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

O/S wiper blade soon need attension

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 36,621 miles

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

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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AJ06 AUY is a 2006 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 AJ06 AUY, 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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AJ06 AUY is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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