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GF06 MTU

2006 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,719 mi
Last recorded109,719 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF06 MTU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 109,719 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 101,275 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 101,275 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 93,370 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 89,949 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 86,483 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 83,983 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 79,995 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 79,986 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 74,958 miles

both rear tyres very worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Dec 2017 70,120 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

handbrake effieceny only just meet

Pass 15 Dec 2016 65,061 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

parking brake only just meets efficency

Pass 3 Dec 2015 62,225 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 58,361 miles

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 58,361 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 55,576 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

offside front tyre worn on outside edge

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 5 Dec 2013 55,576 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

offside front tyre worn on outside edge

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 13 Jul 2012 49,177 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 37,606 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 29,075 miles

front tyres low on edges and slightly perished

o/s/r tyre low

Pass 18 May 2009 20,387 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 16,140 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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GF06 MTU is a 2006 BMW X5 in Blue 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 GF06 MTU, 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 GF06 MTU registered?

GF06 MTU is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 10 May 2006.

Is GF06 MTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF06 MTU 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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