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BX06 FDG

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,829 mi
Last recorded114,829 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX06 FDG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 114,829 miles

Headlights cloudy

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 15 Jul 2025 114,628 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 114,628 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 114,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose protective grommet on bracket displaced, slight wear mark on hose.

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlight has a slightly reduced image.

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 112,981 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 112,920 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard catalytic converter x2 (8.2.2.1 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible full beam led non standard bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Rear reflector missing both (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

all exhaust silencers removed but exhaust system not excessively noisy

front and rear led lights flash on initial engine start up for a few seconds then work fine. unable to find rfr thats covers this in mot manual.

Pass 19 Jul 2022 112,183 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 110,955 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 105,629 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Both. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 105,629 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s/f and both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f and both rears. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Both. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 100,267 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 89,683 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 85,160 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 83,973 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2016 83,937 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 14 May 2016 83,839 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 74,156 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2015 74,156 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 68,760 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2013 59,414 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 50,182 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 50,146 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2011 41,073 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 32,278 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 23,741 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 23,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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BX06 FDG is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BX06 FDG, 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 BX06 FDG registered?

BX06 FDG is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 22 August 2006.

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