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CE06 OAP

2006 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

167,463 mi
Last recorded167,463 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE06 OAP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 167,463 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 166,179 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 156,034 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 133,258 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020
Fail 7 Aug 2020 130,324 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 122,184 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 115,685 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear parking brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 3 Jun 2016 110,049 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays /sill covers /engine cover

Pass 1 Jun 2015 102,352 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 102,342 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 31 May 2014 92,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 31 May 2014 92,580 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2013 84,776 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 May 2013 84,631 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 May 2012 74,464 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 May 2012 74,464 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 49,671 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 49,671 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 41,900 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 29,411 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 27,990 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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CE06 OAP is a 2006 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CE06 OAP, 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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CE06 OAP is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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