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E2 PLS

2006 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

137,844 mi
Last recorded137,844 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE2 PLS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 137,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material around sill end (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 137,843 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material around sill end (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 136,839 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2025 136,838 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 130,583 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 123,076 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 116,100 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 107,279 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 107,275 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 103,642 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 103,527 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn centre arm, marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush, marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush, marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 93,461 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 85,275 miles

engine cover/under covers fitted

Fail 5 Feb 2018 85,275 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2017 83,980 miles

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

handbrake requires adjustment

note plastic trim fitted to sills wheel arches and underside of vehicle unable to fully check

Fail 14 Feb 2017 83,682 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' phone holder (8.3.1e)

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

handbrake requires adjustment

note plastic trim fitted to sills wheel arches and underside of vehicle unable to fully check

Pass 16 Mar 2016 79,634 miles

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

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

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

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

noise from handbrake when applied

note plastic trim fitted to sills wheel arches and underside of vehicle unable to fully check

Pass 9 Mar 2015 76,195 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 71,934 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 64,505 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 50,045 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 36,823 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 26,934 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 20,168 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 20,168 miles

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

Offside 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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E2 PLS is a 2006 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 E2 PLS, 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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What year was E2 PLS registered?

E2 PLS is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 15 March 2006.

Is E2 PLS safe to buy?

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