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EN06 UBS

2006 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

167,026 mi
Last recorded167,026 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN06 UBS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 167,026 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit, plus worn and perished on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension, top rear arms, both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 167,008 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 159,908 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 150,712 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 150,711 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 142,523 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Jan 2023 142,523 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 137,163 miles

4x4 Lamp Showing on Dash

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 129,655 miles

Drivers Seat Belt Slow To Retract

Pass 15 Feb 2020 122,108 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 122,106 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 115,191 miles

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

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

Underbody guards fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Pass 15 Feb 2018 112,720 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 112,684 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 110,887 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt OS & NS ()

Pass 1 Feb 2016 108,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules OS & NS (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 106,285 miles

NSF/OSF tyres slightly perished on outer walls

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2015 106,285 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NSF/OSF tyres slightly perished on outer walls

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 103,645 miles

NSF/OSF tyres slightly perished on outer walls

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 100,783 miles

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

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

NSR brake caliper anti rattle spring missing

Fail 13 Feb 2013 100,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

NSR brake caliper anti rattle spring missing

Pass 10 Feb 2012 96,976 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 92,587 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seats NSR/OSR

Fail 10 Feb 2011

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seats NSR/OSR

Pass 16 Feb 2010 87,800 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 87,304 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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EN06 UBS is a 2006 BMW X5 in Blue 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 EN06 UBS, 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 EN06 UBS registered?

EN06 UBS is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 26 July 2006.

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