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BL06 UHE

2006 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

252,289 mi
Last recorded252,289 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 UHE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 252,289 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 233,230 miles

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

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 25 Nov 2024 233,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall 275/40 ZR20 106Y XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 218,586 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 203,371 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 185,466 miles

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper out of linement (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front crossmember bent due to collision (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake effciency only just met (1.4.2 (a) (i))

bonnet bent due to accident

Fail 20 Sep 2021 185,466 miles

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper out of linement (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front crossmember bent due to collision (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake effciency only just met (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

bonnet bent due to accident

Pass 4 Sep 2020 169,787 miles

Front brake pipes are starting to corrode

Rear brake pipes are starting to corrode

Pass 12 Sep 2019 156,827 miles

Rear nearside brake pipe is corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2019 156,823 miles

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

Rear nearside brake pipe is corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2018 141,126 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR LOWER BUSH SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in the front nearside lower suspension arm rear bush

Pass 2 May 2017 119,217 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 113,419 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Engine cover and under tray fitted.

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre showing wear on inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2014 84,414 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2013 77,827 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Dec 2013 77,827 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2012 72,039 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 66,676 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 57,208 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 25 Sep 2009 44,872 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 44,871 miles

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 31,523 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 UHE is a 2006 BMW X5 in Blue 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 BL06 UHE, 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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BL06 UHE is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 9 August 2006.

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