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AY06 XLU

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,546 mi
Last recorded153,546 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY06 XLU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 153,546 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 151,942 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 148,544 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 148,364 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 144,833 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 137,934 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 123,804 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 123,723 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 118,866 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 114,448 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 82,063 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 82,063 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 69,432 miles

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

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

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

advise; front both side brakes dics corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2011 69,432 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

advise; front both side brakes dics corroded

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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AY06 XLU is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AY06 XLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY06 XLU registered?

AY06 XLU is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 22 March 2006.

Is AY06 XLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY06 XLU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY06 XLU have outstanding finance?

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