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CG04 MEO

2006 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,060 mi
Last recorded167,060 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCG04 MEO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 167,060 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 166,907 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 159,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 159,921 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 154,467 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged loose ()

Pass 14 Dec 2022 145,097 miles

Nearside Front passenger door handle faulty but can be opened

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

bonnet release faulty but can be opened

parking brake efficiency just met

Fail 14 Dec 2022 145,097 miles

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

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

Nearside Front passenger door handle faulty but can be opened

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

bonnet release faulty but can be opened

parking brake efficiency just met

Pass 16 Dec 2021 134,589 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 16 Dec 2021 134,589 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working indicator light stays on instead of the position light / light interfering (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 8 Jan 2021 127,672 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 127,671 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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 9 Jan 2020 120,021 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 109,071 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 109,071 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 97,058 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 97,052 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 88,922 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 88,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Back (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing Back (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake pad warning lamp on

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 79,612 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake discs worn and corroded

slight play in nearside rear upper suspension arm

Fail 22 Oct 2015 79,612 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2014 68,414 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Sep 2013 58,857 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 46,741 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 43,387 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 37,020 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 30,170 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 25,974 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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CG04 MEO is a 2006 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CG04 MEO, 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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CG04 MEO is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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