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FX06 VGD

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

157,045 mi
Last recorded157,045 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX06 VGD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 157,045 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 152,715 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both side sill covered with side skirts

Pass 14 Aug 2023 148,626 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & of/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Undertray's & side skirts fitted.

Pass 6 May 2022 143,568 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & off/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Undertray's & side skirts fitted.

Pass 11 May 2021 137,895 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 131,653 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 main (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x 2 (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 122,213 miles

parking brake lever poor operation

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2018 122,158 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 114,388 miles

both front tyres and o/s rear tyre getting low in tread and worn on edges

under trays fitted

wiper blades poor

Pass 22 Dec 2016 107,243 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 104,308 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 101,289 miles

n/s/f metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2014 97,983 miles

n/s/f m/b/pipe corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2013 93,160 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 88,308 miles

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 1 Oct 2011 77,487 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 77,487 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 64,424 miles

FRONT REAR BRAKE DICE BADLEY CORRODED PITTED

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 16 Mar 2010 50,359 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 42,243 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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FX06 VGD is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VGD, 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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FX06 VGD is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 8 May 2006.

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