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DG06 YVV

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,491 mi
Last recorded144,491 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 YVV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 144,491 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 144,194 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 135,571 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 135,251 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 97,160 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 88,423 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 88,422 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2018 85,257 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 82,512 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 79,891 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 77,433 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 69,685 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 69,685 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 62,507 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 62,507 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 53,468 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 53,468 miles

Offside Outer Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 42,434 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 31,844 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 21,247 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 21,168 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 20,970 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 YVV is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2006 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,483 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG06 YVV registered?

DG06 YVV is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is DG06 YVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG06 YVV shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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