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FG06 OMX

2006 BMW X5

Beige Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,287 mi
Last recorded129,287 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG06 OMX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 129,287 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 126,367 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 126,367 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 117,255 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 114,975 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 114,969 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 111,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 106,424 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 101,707 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front brake pipes corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 96,571 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 92,107 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 91,951 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 88,707 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 83,897 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 75,634 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 64,836 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 55,979 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 55,962 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 46,286 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 37,258 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 37,258 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 27,700 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 OMX is a 2006 BMW X5 in Beige with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FG06 OMX, 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

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What year was FG06 OMX registered?

FG06 OMX is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 28 April 2006.

Is FG06 OMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG06 OMX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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