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FY06 XHL

2006 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

107,465 mi
Last recorded107,465 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 XHL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 107,465 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective FADED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective FADED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 May 2026 107,460 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective FADED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective FADED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 103,784 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 103,754 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 99,802 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2024 99,741 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2023 96,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 93,178 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Mar 2021 88,253 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 88,138 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 84,347 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 82,034 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 79,891 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 78,079 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 76,081 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 74,046 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 72,076 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 72,076 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 68,847 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 68,847 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 63,340 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 57,075 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 51,578 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 45,908 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 45,908 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 43,652 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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FY06 XHL is a 2006 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FY06 XHL, 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 FY06 XHL registered?

FY06 XHL is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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