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BO52 DAO

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

147,515 mi
Last recorded147,515 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO52 DAO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 147,515 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 147,484 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 143,876 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 139,263 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2024 139,256 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 135,901 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2023 135,811 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Split, but, does not allow the ingress of dirt. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Jan 2022 132,772 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 132,751 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 128,946 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2021 128,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 125,457 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 125,457 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 120,351 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 120,351 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 116,107 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 112,651 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 102,749 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r badly warn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 102,738 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r badly warn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 90,443 miles

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

tinted windows

Fail 2 Jan 2015 90,442 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

tinted windows

Pass 2 Jan 2014 79,061 miles

rear tyres starting to wear inner edges

Pass 28 Mar 2013 69,712 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil low filled to min level

wet day/vehicle

Fail 16 Mar 2013 69,350 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil low filled to min level

wet day/vehicle

Pass 31 Mar 2012 56,888 miles

front discs and pads worn

front tyres 2mm on edges

near side rear tyre 3mm

off side rear tyre 2mm

rear discs worn pads low

Pass 25 Mar 2011 44,203 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 44,203 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 39,390 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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BO52 DAO is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 BO52 DAO, 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 BO52 DAO registered?

BO52 DAO is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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