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AO02 GAV

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

177,212 mi
Last recorded177,212 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 GAV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 177,212 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 161,209 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 151,358 miles

4 x 4 light on

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

low parking brake efficiency nearside and offside

Pass 16 Dec 2022 143,210 miles

4x4 warning light on

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Dec 2021 134,070 miles

4 x 4 light on

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

low park brake efficiency offside

Fail 30 Dec 2021 134,070 miles

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

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

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

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

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

4 x 4 light on

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

low park brake efficiency offside

Pass 17 Sep 2020 124,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 bushes have slight movement but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic covers covering fuel and brake lines

Fail 17 Sep 2020 124,372 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 bushes have slight movement but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic covers covering fuel and brake lines

Pass 16 Sep 2019 117,674 miles

4x4 warning light on

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 108,659 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 108,659 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 101,340 miles

Engine cover fitted obsecuring some components

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under tray fitted obsecuring some components

Pass 21 Sep 2016 94,384 miles

Centre Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

tray's fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2016 94,362 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Centre Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Sep 2015 89,087 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 86,131 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 73,213 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 73,213 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 61,011 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 47,617 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 33,698 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 33,698 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 27,474 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 27,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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AO02 GAV is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AO02 GAV, 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 AO02 GAV registered?

AO02 GAV is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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