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BMZ 1194

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,939 mi
Last recorded162,939 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMZ 1194
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 162,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge 245/50 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (1.6mm limit) worn on inner and outer edges 245/50 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 162,939 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge 245/50 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (1.6mm limit) worn on inner and outer edges 245/50 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2024 154,152 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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 1 Aug 2023 149,877 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 148,033 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 148,033 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows red light to the front (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 144,537 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 144,537 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2020 136,552 miles

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

Offside Front Wing mirror cover

Fail 22 May 2020 136,416 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 126,576 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 121,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake just met requirements (decelerometer)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 115,195 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 103,280 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 79,683 miles

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)

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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 70,607 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 62,804 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 62,804 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 54,463 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 46,919 miles

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

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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BMZ 1194 is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black 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 BMZ 1194, 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 BMZ 1194 registered?

BMZ 1194 is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is BMZ 1194 safe to buy?

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