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BK06 YMO

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

187,837 mi
Last recorded187,837 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK06 YMO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 187,837 miles

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

Under covers fitted

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 186,281 miles

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

under covers fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2023 180,343 miles

4x4 light on

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

hand travel high

under covers fitted front to back

Pass 8 Aug 2022 173,477 miles

hand brake travel high

under covers fitted front to back

Fail 8 Aug 2022 173,477 miles

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

hand brake travel high

under covers fitted front to back

Pass 10 Aug 2021 166,777 miles

hand brake travel high

Pass 10 Aug 2020 161,511 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 161,472 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 150,032 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 150,032 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 140,341 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 140,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 133,462 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

hand brake travel high

Pass 31 Mar 2016 123,189 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 113,916 miles

N/S front tyre has slight dramge to tyre wall

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

damage to o/s step

Pass 1 Apr 2014 106,824 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 106,816 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 95,567 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 82,835 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 71,389 miles

2 rear tyres wearing on inside

Pass 23 Mar 2010 55,915 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 42,073 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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BK06 YMO is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BK06 YMO, 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 BK06 YMO registered?

BK06 YMO is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is BK06 YMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK06 YMO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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