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FX06 USP

2006 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

178,721 mi
Last recorded178,721 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX06 USP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 178,721 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test offside/nearside (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2023 164,278 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 145,924 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 137,338 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 132,276 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 124,377 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 112,946 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 102,616 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 98,173 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 98,092 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 93,253 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 93,252 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 88,811 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 82,544 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 77,024 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 69,453 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 56,590 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 56,589 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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FX06 USP is a 2006 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FX06 USP, 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 FX06 USP registered?

FX06 USP is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is FX06 USP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX06 USP shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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