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BX06 FDL

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

184,234 mi
Last recorded184,234 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 184,234 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 173,920 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear starting to corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 165,113 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 26 Nov 2021 156,031 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FROM HOSE IN TO ENGINE COPARTMENT. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 148,412 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 141,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2019 141,951 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 130,983 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 119,139 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 113,345 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 108,285 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 108,284 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 100,819 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 100,819 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 83,240 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 83,240 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 62,348 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 60,265 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2011 50,887 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 42,202 miles

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 19 Aug 2009 33,445 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 33,445 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 23,031 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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BX06 FDL is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BX06 FDL, 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 FDL registered?

BX06 FDL is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is BX06 FDL safe to buy?

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