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DH51 MUT

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

151,867 mi
Last recorded151,867 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH51 MUT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 151,867 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2025 151,867 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 144,908 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 144,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

TPMS light illuminated

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 129,128 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 129,128 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front outer boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 123,625 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 123,624 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 118,456 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 111,673 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 106,121 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

offside rear tyre has uneven wear

Fail 27 Feb 2018 106,121 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

offside rear tyre has uneven wear

Pass 30 Jan 2017 103,862 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2016 100,057 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 81,743 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 79,459 miles

item removed from rear view mirror which would result in mot failure.

Fail 26 Feb 2014 79,459 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

item removed from rear view mirror which would result in mot failure.

Pass 11 Feb 2013 76,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Feb 2012 71,632 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

sill guards, splash guards and undercarrage trays giving little or no access to prescribed areas or items

Pass 24 Feb 2011 64,182 miles

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

emissions not detected

nearside rear seat belt not fully inspected due to baby seat fitted and secure

nearside rear tyer worn slightly out of shape

offside rear tyer worn slightly out of shape

Fail 22 Feb 2010 54,463 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat/belt

engine oil level topped up to carry out diesel smoke test

nearside front tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre low on 3mm tread

Pass 22 Feb 2010 54,463 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat/belt

engine oil level topped up to carry out diesel smoke test

nearside front tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre low on 3mm tread

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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DH51 MUT 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 68.2%.

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 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 DH51 MUT, 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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DH51 MUT is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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