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BL06 FVS

2006 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,744 mi
Last recorded173,744 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 FVS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 173,744 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 173,608 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 161,911 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 155,950 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 155,793 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 150,136 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 150,136 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 150,106 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 150,105 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 133,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 133,394 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing one on each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 16 Mar 2016 119,210 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 103,822 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 94,462 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 84,545 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r not allowing adult seat belt inspection

Pass 20 Feb 2012 76,080 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 76,076 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 67,565 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 60,108 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 43,631 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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BL06 FVS is a 2006 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BL06 FVS, 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 BL06 FVS registered?

BL06 FVS is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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