CarVerify

Free Car Check

BN06 XNX

2006 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,285 mi
Last recorded170,285 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 XNX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2026 170,285 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 166,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 161,942 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 158,996 miles

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))

Pass 3 Aug 2022

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2022

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 153,730 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 151,943 miles

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 over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view bottom of windscreen in n/s corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass. discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of the 2 lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 151,943 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view bottom of windscreen in n/s corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass. discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of the 2 lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 144,901 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm of the 2 lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over top of axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 144,896 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm of the 2 lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over top of axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 131,481 miles

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 very worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated needs adjusting (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 118,867 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 118,862 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 111,143 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 102,361 miles

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

plastic covers fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2014 94,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 10 Oct 2013 84,537 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 71,986 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 61,210 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 61,199 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 54,403 miles

both rear tyres worn down to legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 21 Aug 2009 46,933 miles

Both wiper blades slightly deteriorated!

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner 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.C.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 33,724 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
Full BMW X5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BN06 XNX is a 2006 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BN06 XNX, 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

How do I check the history of BN06 XNX?

You can check the full history of BN06 XNX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BN06 XNX registered?

BN06 XNX is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 23 March 2006.

Is BN06 XNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN06 XNX shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN06 XNX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BN06 XNX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.