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DG06 YWS

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

128,768 mi
Last recorded128,768 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 YWS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 128,768 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 120,123 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 109,164 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 101,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SLIGHTLY WEARING INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front ON DASH T.P.S LIGHT ON.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ON INNER EDGE. ()

Fail 23 Aug 2022 101,401 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed AROUND INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SLIGHTLY WEARING INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front ON DASH T.P.S LIGHT ON.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ON INNER EDGE. ()

Pass 14 Jul 2021 89,946 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 89,941 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault A BS LIGHT ON. (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front 4 X 4 LIGHT ON.

Offside Front Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated UNDER BONNET LOW OK. (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front T.P.S LIGHT ON.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 84,029 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 84,029 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault AND BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ON. (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ON OUTER EDGE OF TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

T.P.S LIGHT ON.

Pass 29 May 2019 77,414 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 77,413 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front T.P.S LIGHT ON .DASH.

Pass 6 Jun 2018 72,451 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

t.p.s light on.

Pass 30 May 2017 68,201 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE

Offside Front TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE.3,MM ACROSS TREAD DEPTH.

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 28 May 2016 63,500 miles

Front wiper blade slightly smearing screen

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edge of tyre (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some componts

Fail 27 May 2016 63,499 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front wiper blade slightly smearing screen

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edge of tyre (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some componts

Pass 29 Apr 2015 59,222 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre slightly worn on on edge

Fail 29 Apr 2015 59,222 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre slightly worn on on edge

Pass 23 Apr 2014 55,677 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 49,039 miles

rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 May 2012 39,569 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 31,731 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 12 May 2011 31,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 26,509 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 20,100 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 YWS is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DG06 YWS, 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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DG06 YWS is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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