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FG06 CVJ

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,351 mi
Last recorded152,351 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG06 CVJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 152,351 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 142,095 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 130,061 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2023 130,061 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2022 124,130 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 120,533 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 120,530 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2020 115,220 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 109,553 miles

front power steering rack slightly damp

near side front tyre getting low outer edge

off side and near side front head light pattern slightly week

Fail 16 Jul 2019 109,553 miles

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

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

front power steering rack slightly damp

near side front tyre getting low outer edge

off side and near side front head light pattern slightly week

Pass 17 Jul 2018 104,409 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 104,409 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside and offside front bottom ball joints have sight play in them

nearside and offside front brake hoses are perishing sightly

nearside and offside front power steering rack boots are damp

nearside and offside rear brake discs have corrosion on faces rear brake pads are wearing low

nearside and offside rear wheels have a sight rotation noise

offside rear indicator is slightly dim

Pass 18 Jul 2017 96,623 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 96,623 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 91,667 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 91,667 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 75,321 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 66,329 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 60,822 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 58,172 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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FG06 CVJ is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FG06 CVJ, 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 FG06 CVJ registered?

FG06 CVJ is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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