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FV06 DVG

2006 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

166,145 mi
Last recorded166,145 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 DVG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 166,145 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2025 166,145 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 157,970 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2024 157,960 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 149,569 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 140,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing close to cords on shoulders.

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 138,172 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated metal section in centre of both rear flexi hoses - corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Hand brake just made limit

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipe on rear wish bones (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON BOTH EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 138,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated metal section in centre of both rear flexi hoses - corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON BOTH EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 126,753 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2020 126,373 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both headlamps work intermittently (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side very low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leak at manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge - ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 119,434 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r bonded to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 119,417 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side o/s low effiency/ n/s inopretive (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 113,788 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 113,780 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted bolt loose (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 110,883 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 104,209 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 102,031 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 99,259 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 95,973 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 89,343 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 111,546 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 91,111 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 64,780 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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FV06 DVG is a 2006 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FV06 DVG, 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 FV06 DVG registered?

FV06 DVG is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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