CarVerify

Free Car Check

E26 BAK

2006 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

160,179 mi
Last recorded160,179 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationE26 BAK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 160,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 149,282 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 142,651 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 134,766 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 111,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General condition of underside is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 107,649 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 103,543 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated marked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 97,763 miles

Both front headlamps tarnished

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 x rear of vehicle

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

Fail 17 Dec 2018 97,763 miles

Both front headlamps tarnished

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 x rear of vehicle

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dipped beam dull (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 89,915 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 80,401 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre cut on inside wall

rear subframe rusty

Fail 12 Dec 2016 80,401 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre cut on inside wall

rear subframe rusty

Pass 19 Dec 2015 71,408 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm @ 255/50 r19 103V (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm @ 285/45 r19 107V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm @ 255/50 r19 103V (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Fail 19 Dec 2015 71,408 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm @ 255/50 r19 103V (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm @ 285/45 r19 107V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm @ 255/50 r19 103V (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2014 62,514 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

no access to rear belts

Pass 6 Dec 2013 55,829 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 55,829 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 51,140 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 45,122 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 45,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 36,499 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 23,922 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
Full BMW X5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

E26 BAK is a 2006 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 E26 BAK, 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

How do I check the history of E26 BAK?

You can check the full history of E26 BAK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was E26 BAK registered?

E26 BAK is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is E26 BAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E26 BAK shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E26 BAK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on E26 BAK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.