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AV06 FHB

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

170,762 mi
Last recorded170,762 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 FHB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 170,762 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 170,758 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2025 162,209 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 152,547 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 152,538 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 143,403 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 143,400 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 136,717 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 130,021 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 124,869 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 124,864 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 115,780 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 106,601 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 106,601 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. switch missing (6.2.A.3)

Hazard warning switch insecure cover missing (1.4.B.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 100,032 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 100,032 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 87,190 miles

n\s\r tyre wearing and both front tyres and alignment

Fail 14 Dec 2015 87,190 miles

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

n\s\r tyre wearing and both front tyres and alignment

Pass 9 Dec 2014 73,840 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 64,193 miles

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 64,193 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 58,202 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 54,400 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 47,404 miles

Handbrake efficiency on minimum 17%

Plastic undertrays fitted to engine and transmission.

Slight play in both front lower ball joints.

Pass 2 Jul 2010 31,081 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 51,507 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 24,525 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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AV06 FHB is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 AV06 FHB, 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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AV06 FHB is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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