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BM03 KEV

2006 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

77,371 mi
Last recorded77,371 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM03 KEV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 77,371 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 72,914 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 64,875 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 59,542 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 52,836 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 51,378 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 51,371 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 48,573 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 45,255 miles

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))

nsr tyre at legal limit

osr tyre at legal limit

park brake efficiency at 17%

park brake lever has long travel

Pass 15 Mar 2018 42,318 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 38,369 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged hose/pipe (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged hose / pipe (2.2.D.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

park brake performance has only just met required reading

rear tyres wearing in center

under body covers

Pass 10 Mar 2016 35,624 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under body covers

Pass 11 Mar 2015 33,350 miles

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

osf tyre sidewall perished

Pass 12 Mar 2014 30,782 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 30,782 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 27,642 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 23,847 miles

nsf tyre has damage to side wall

Pass 24 Feb 2011 20,334 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 17,684 miles

both rear tyres are at 2mm in centre of tread pattern

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 27 Feb 2009 14,957 miles

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

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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BM03 KEV is a 2006 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BM03 KEV, 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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What year was BM03 KEV registered?

BM03 KEV is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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