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BL55 VTU

2006 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

222,270 mi
Last recorded222,270 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 VTU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 222,270 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 222,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 214,741 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 201,536 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 187,934 miles

Engine management light does not illuminate

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 187,267 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit 1.9 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Engine management light does not illuminate

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 173,087 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 3 May 2019 155,810 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 149,934 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 141,758 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 140,640 miles

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

Nearside Front cut on tyre

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 140,640 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front cut on tyre

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 136,586 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 22 Jan 2015 136,584 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 121,736 miles

Both brake pipes slightly corroded that are part of the rear flex's

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2014 121,076 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Both brake pipes slightly corroded that are part of the rear flex's

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 91,817 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 82,587 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 70,441 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 70,439 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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BL55 VTU 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 BL55 VTU, 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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BL55 VTU is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 6 January 2006.

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