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DG06 VFY

2006 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

155,693 mi
Last recorded155,693 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 VFY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 155,693 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play O/S/F and N/S/R (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs worn pads pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Low hand brake effort N/S/R

N/S/F seat belt slow to retract

O/S/F door difficult to open

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre exhaust bracket broken

rear heat shield insecure

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 May 2023 150,135 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 143,750 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 138,444 miles

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

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

under-trays fitted obsecuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jun 2021 138,444 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

under-trays fitted obsecuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2020 135,813 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 130,048 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 124,175 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 117,200 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 110,375 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 103,117 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 94,130 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 80,920 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 68,445 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 68,443 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 57,875 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2011 45,513 miles
Pass 31 May 2010 33,536 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 24,904 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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DG06 VFY is a 2006 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 DG06 VFY, 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 DG06 VFY registered?

DG06 VFY is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 9 June 2006.

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