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EA06 LXX

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

47,484 mi
Last recorded47,484 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA06 LXX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 47,484 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 43,599 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 39,779 miles

4x4 light displayed on dash

Fail 2 Mar 2024 39,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/40R20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

4x4 light displayed on dash

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inside edge--315/35R20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outside edge--275/40R20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inside edge--315/35R20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 34,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge of tyre 315 35 20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge of tyre 315 35 20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 33,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearly bald on inside edge--315/35R20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearly bald on inside edge--315/35R20 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Apr 2022 33,470 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Water unable to hit windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearly bald on inside edge--315/35R20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearly bald on inside edge--315/35R20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 28,859 miles

Factory fitted engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 27 Mar 2021 28,719 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/40R20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Factory fitted engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 30 Apr 2020 35,970 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2020 35,970 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 32,297 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 31 Mar 2018 28,365 miles

EMISSIONS NOT DETECTED

FACTORY FITTED ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY

Nearside Rear TYRE -WEARING INNER EDGE

Offside Rear TYRE- WEARING INNER EDGE

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated OILY (2.2.D.2d)

SCREECHING NOISE WHEN HAND BRAKE APPLIED

Fail 31 Mar 2018 28,365 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

EMISSIONS NOT DETECTED

FACTORY FITTED ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY

Nearside Rear TYRE -WEARING INNER EDGE

Offside Rear TYRE- WEARING INNER EDGE

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated OILY (2.2.D.2d)

SCREECHING NOISE WHEN HAND BRAKE APPLIED

Pass 18 Mar 2017 36,455 miles

ENGINE COVER UNDER TRAY FITTED

Offside Front RACK BOOT OILY

Offside Front TYRE -OUTER WALL BADLY DETEROIRATED

Rear SCREECHING NOISE COMING FROM REAR BRAKES WHEN HAND BRAKE APPLIED

Fail 11 Mar 2017 36,432 miles

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

ENGINE COVER UNDER TRAY FITTED

Offside Front RACK BOOT OILY

Offside Front TYRE -OUTER WALL BADLY DETEROIRATED

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear SCREECHING NOISE COMING FROM REAR BRAKES WHEN HAND BRAKE APPLIED

Pass 19 Mar 2016 32,733 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2016 32,733 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 28,575 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 29,256 miles

nearside front tyre damaged on sidewall

Pass 25 Jun 2013 50,791 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 45,707 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 40,271 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 40,271 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 35,302 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 35,264 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 29,160 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 29,160 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 24,604 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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EA06 LXX is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 EA06 LXX, 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 EA06 LXX registered?

EA06 LXX is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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