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CF06 CFG

2006 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

177,586 mi
Last recorded177,586 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF06 CFG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 177,586 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2025 177,574 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2024 171,555 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both feed to front flexis coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubbing on plastic inner arch (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

heatshield loose to rear

Fail 9 May 2024 171,554 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both feed to rear flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both feed to front flexis coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubbing on plastic inner arch (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

heatshield loose to rear

Pass 10 May 2023 164,841 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main feed to rear flexi hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both metal pipes, between rear flexi hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

factory cover sills fitted

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 12 May 2022 155,264 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms - inner rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both to inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust heatshields loose

Fail 12 May 2022 155,264 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms - inner rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both to inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust heatshields loose

Pass 12 May 2021 147,531 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2021 147,531 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

tpms light on

Pass 28 May 2020 139,970 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 134,446 miles

Slight corrosion on offside rear brake pipe

Fail 29 May 2019 134,446 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Slight corrosion on offside rear brake pipe

Pass 22 May 2018 128,326 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Both rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 24 May 2017 121,493 miles

Both rear tyres wearing close to limit

Offside rack end has play in

Fail 23 May 2017 121,491 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear tin arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint tin arm rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Both rear tyres wearing close to limit

Offside rack end has play in

Pass 31 May 2016 114,138 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 110,668 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 100,241 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre bald on edges of tread

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge of tread

Pass 16 Jan 2014 90,523 miles

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

o/s/f tyre getting low on tread

rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 24 Jan 2013 78,797 miles

advise engine oil level low

Fail 24 Jan 2013 78,797 miles

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

advise engine oil level low

Pass 13 Jan 2012 62,954 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 62,954 miles

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 50,735 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 40,885 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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CF06 CFG is a 2006 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CF06 CFG, 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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CF06 CFG is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 24 July 2006.

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