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BX06 FRV

2006 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

170,775 mi
Last recorded170,775 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX06 FRV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 170,775 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 165,642 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 165,614 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 164,301 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 164,263 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 162,357 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 151,619 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 151,392 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 147,238 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 137,980 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 101,325 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 89,159 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 81,432 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre balding on outer edge

n/s/r tyre balding on inner edge

o/s/f tyre balding on inner edge

Fail 8 Nov 2012 81,432 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre balding on outer edge

n/s/r tyre balding on inner edge

o/s/f tyre balding on inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2011 75,365 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Nov 2011 75,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Nov 2010 68,038 miles

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

screen washers poor n/s/

Pass 28 Nov 2009 56,963 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear no. plate damaged

Fail 27 Nov 2009 56,908 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

boot lid is damaged

nearside rear regstration plate lens is broken

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 FRV is a 2006 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FRV, 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 FRV registered?

BX06 FRV is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 16 June 2006.

Is BX06 FRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX06 FRV shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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