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DF06 NZA

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

159,234 mi
Last recorded159,234 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF06 NZA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 159,234 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2024 154,910 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 149,648 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 144,412 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Nov 2020 141,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp brackets broke.

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

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 141,348 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp brackets broke.

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp dim.

Pass 12 Nov 2019 138,617 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 133,599 miles

corrosion to front & rear brake pipes

Fail 7 Nov 2018 133,599 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn inner (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front door mirror surround loose

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

corrosion to front & rear brake pipes

Pass 21 Oct 2017 128,109 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 128,108 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2016 115,282 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 115,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 105,052 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

play in steering rack o/s

Pass 14 Jun 2014 97,100 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 97,100 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 90,712 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit and innerside wall damage

Pass 16 Apr 2012 82,216 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 69,906 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 53,077 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 36,637 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 NZA is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 DF06 NZA, 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 NZA is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 24 April 2006.

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