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FL06 OUX

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

176,084 mi
Last recorded176,084 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL06 OUX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 176,084 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on both sides of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake performance 16%

Fail 1 May 2026 176,040 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on both sides of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 168,111 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated on both sides of vehicle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on both sides of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 May 2024 160,973 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2024 160,971 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 157,957 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 157,957 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 143,135 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 143,135 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 132,530 miles

Central Front Play in propshaft centre bearing prop mount rubber splitting ()

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both front pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front door stiff to open from out side

Nearside Rear tyre close to tread markers

Offside Rear tyre worn on tread markers

Fail 4 Mar 2017 132,516 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both low (3.7.B.6a)

Central Front Play in propshaft centre bearing prop mount rubber splitting ()

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both front pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front door stiff to open from out side

Nearside Rear tyre close to tread markers

Offside Rear tyre worn on tread markers

Pass 4 Mar 2016 120,981 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 108,752 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 99,500 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 99,500 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 88,725 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 88,728 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 78,076 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

nearside lower tail light inop

Fail 9 Mar 2012 78,076 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)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

nearside lower tail light inop

Pass 28 Feb 2011 67,310 miles

rear tyre treads getting low

Fail 28 Feb 2011 67,310 miles

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

rear tyre treads getting low

Pass 5 Mar 2010 57,335 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 46,206 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 45,972 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

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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FL06 OUX is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 FL06 OUX, 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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FL06 OUX is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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