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BN06 VLB

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

212,502 mi
Last recorded212,502 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 VLB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 212,502 miles

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 209,012 miles

Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 209,012 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 198,516 miles

Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 198,516 miles

Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 188,515 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 188,515 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 188,476 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Horn not working properly rough (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake retainer clip missing

Pass 10 Aug 2020

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Pass 5 Mar 2019 169,856 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 169,856 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 156,663 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 142,471 miles

Both rear tyres smooth inside edge

Nail nearside front tyre inside edge

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

Offside front tyre smooth outside edge

Fail 23 Feb 2017 142,471 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear most (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Both rear tyres smooth inside edge

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

Nail nearside front tyre inside edge

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

Offside front tyre smooth outside edge

Pass 3 Mar 2016 133,578 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 120,589 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

some rear brake pipes covered by plastic guide unable to see or test all of pipe

Pass 27 Feb 2014 108,342 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

nsf tyre worn on outter edge

Fail 27 Feb 2014 108,342 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

nsf tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 1 Mar 2013 96,325 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 85,776 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 72,267 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 58,957 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 47,735 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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BN06 VLB is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BN06 VLB, 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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BN06 VLB is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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