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DV06 HDJ

2006 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

228,268 mi
Last recorded228,268 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV06 HDJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2026 228,268 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 227,400 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2023 210,455 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 206,237 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 188,577 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S & O/S

Offside Front Outer Door mirror cover damaged

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

Fail 24 Dec 2020 188,113 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S & O/S ()

Offside Front Outer Door mirror cover damaged

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 188,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

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

hand brake need adjustment

nearside door handle slight damage

offside front mirror slight damage

slight smoke during acceleration

windscreen slight damage

Pass 21 Jun 2019 182,885 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 173,239 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 173,239 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 164,850 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

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

Pass 3 May 2016 144,749 miles

Engine covers / Under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

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

Slight play in steering rack joints

nearside front tyre inner wall perished / cracking

Fail 3 May 2016 144,749 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Engine covers / Under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

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

Slight play in steering rack joints

nearside front tyre inner wall perished / cracking

Pass 2 May 2015 133,459 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 123,552 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 115,272 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 102,595 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 92,949 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 74,526 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 74,526 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 May 2009 52,269 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 34,376 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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DV06 HDJ is a 2006 BMW X5 in Blue 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 DV06 HDJ, 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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DV06 HDJ is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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