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C3 KWP

2006 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

211,741 mi
Last recorded211,741 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 KWP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 211,741 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 205,805 miles

Central exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45 19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45 19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear indicator slightly discoloured

engine oil level low

Fail 26 Feb 2025 205,803 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285/45 19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285/45 19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45 19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45 19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear indicator slightly discoloured

engine oil level low

Pass 10 Apr 2024 197,000 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 194,317 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 180,934 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 155,333 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 155,300 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 140,507 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 140,271 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 120,306 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 109,603 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 94,941 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 82,298 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 82,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 70,970 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 58,165 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 55,025 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)

footbrake travels fairly low but all brakes working ok. advise brakes to be checked at main dealer.

Pass 26 Jan 2012 51,372 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 51,372 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

o/s/r drive shaft not securely or fully located in differential unit

Pass 26 Jan 2011 41,269 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

service braking system appears to be defective. Long pedal travel, low efficiency figures. No leaks or testable brake failure items found. Requires immediate rectification

Pass 29 Jan 2010 31,402 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 16,062 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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C3 KWP is a 2006 BMW X5 in Green 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 C3 KWP, 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 C3 KWP registered?

C3 KWP is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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