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DF06 NFL

2006 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,337 mi
Last recorded162,337 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF06 NFL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2024 162,337 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 149,668 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 136,714 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 136,712 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 126,873 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 126,873 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 121,329 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 121,328 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bald. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 115,179 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 115,178 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 109,421 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 109,421 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 105,752 miles

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

Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 100,886 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both nearside and offside bottom (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 85,344 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 85,288 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 78,901 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 78,901 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 73,512 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 63,451 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 44,276 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 34,200 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 25,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 25,557 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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DF06 NFL is a 2006 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 DF06 NFL, 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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DF06 NFL is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 22 June 2006.

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