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DX06 YHJ

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

192,922 mi
Last recorded192,922 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX06 YHJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 192,922 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 187,028 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 179,993 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2024 179,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 173,818 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 166,769 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 159,835 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 rear sub frame bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 159,835 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge extremely close to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 rear sub frame bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 156,284 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Hand brake slightly poor but still meets requirements

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 156,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Dip beam don't continuously work when switched from side lamps to dip (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Hand brake slightly poor but still meets requirements

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 149,555 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Blue smoke on acceleration. (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Under trays fitted obscuring view

Fail 8 Mar 2019 149,555 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Above rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Under trays fitted obscuring view

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Blue smoke on acceleration. (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Feb 2018 137,930 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Feb 2017 129,417 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 129,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/50/19 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 118,059 miles

Handbrake ratchet poor condition

Fail 27 Feb 2016 118,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285/45 19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285/45 19 (4.1.E.1)

Handbrake ratchet poor condition

Pass 14 Feb 2015 106,971 miles

Both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 97,348 miles

Neareside front tyre worn on limit of 1.6mm on edges (255/50 19)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 97,334 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Neareside front tyre worn on limit of 1.6mm on edges (255/50 19)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 85,816 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 74,326 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 74,326 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 68,639 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 56,322 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 45,051 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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DX06 YHJ is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DX06 YHJ, 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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DX06 YHJ is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 4 March 2006.

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