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FT06 FYM

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,758 mi
Last recorded104,758 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT06 FYM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 104,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm in middle (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm in middle (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 102,387 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres on 3.5mm in centres

Fail 19 Aug 2025 102,387 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres on 3.5mm in centres

Fail 13 Aug 2025 102,362 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 100,069 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 10 Aug 2024 100,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2023 97,365 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 95,836 miles

front brake pipes corroding slightly

screen chipped not effecting drivers view

Pass 2 Aug 2021 93,832 miles

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

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

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

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 6 Aug 2020 90,305 miles

Offside Front Outer pad 3m

front inner pads low

Pass 8 Aug 2019 85,426 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 79,539 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 72,849 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 66,208 miles

Nearside Front inner pads wearing thin

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall scuft

Offside Front inner pads wearing thin

Pass 10 Aug 2015 60,513 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 54,849 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 54,769 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 48,111 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 41,786 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 37,166 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 31,571 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 26,301 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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FT06 FYM 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 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 FT06 FYM, 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 FT06 FYM registered?

FT06 FYM is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 17 August 2006.

Is FT06 FYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT06 FYM 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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