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D21 LFY

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

178,642 mi
Last recorded178,642 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD21 LFY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 178,642 miles

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight gear box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 169,355 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2023 165,143 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 159,194 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 153,382 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 145,772 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 138,348 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 128,685 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 118,243 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 108,193 miles

Rear brake pipes

under covers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2016 107,404 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Pass 23 Oct 2015 103,780 miles

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

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 25 Jul 2014 91,251 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 91,213 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 81,583 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 69,568 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2011 55,928 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 55,928 miles

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

chunk missing n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 2 Dec 2010 50,236 miles

initial play in both bottom ball joints at front

Pass 4 Dec 2009 36,835 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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D21 LFY is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 D21 LFY, 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 D21 LFY registered?

D21 LFY is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 20 November 2006.

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