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FG06 WCL

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

205,502 mi
Last recorded205,502 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 205,502 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 197,377 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 192,563 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 185,051 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 177,390 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 177,338 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Lower tail lamp not working (lower tail lamp larger than upper tail lamp). (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rack gaiter insecure/damaged at large end. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Engine cover and under trays present impeding inspection.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 169,171 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 161,106 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 159,910 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 153,750 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 153,750 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jun 2017 145,323 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

handbrake performance poor

nearside/offside front brake pipework greased

vehicle undercovers fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2017 144,859 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

handbrake performance poor

nearside/offside front brake pipework greased

vehicle undercovers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2016 134,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255 50 r19 103v (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 134,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285 45 r19 107v (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255 50 r19 103v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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 3 Sep 2015 120,125 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 103,072 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 28 Aug 2013 86,550 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 62,620 miles

front tyres wearing slightly on outer sholders of tread

Pass 10 Sep 2010 49,827 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 41,224 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 41,224 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front 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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FG06 WCL is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WCL, 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 WCL registered?

FG06 WCL is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 8 June 2006.

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