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GF06 XFA

2006 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

120,604 mi
Last recorded120,604 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF06 XFA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 120,604 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Undertrays obscuring some testable items

Fail 29 Jun 2026 120,603 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Frontmost arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very badly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Undertrays obscuring some testable items

Pass 30 Jun 2025 116,320 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Undertrays obscuring some testable items

Pass 25 Jun 2024 110,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge. Also damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge. Also damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays obscuring some testable items

Fail 24 Jun 2024 110,235 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge. Also damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge. Also damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays obscuring some testable items

Pass 21 Jun 2023 102,387 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamps foggy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear sub frame bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays obscuring some testable items

Fail 20 Jun 2023 102,387 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamps foggy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear sub frame bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays obscuring some testable items

Pass 28 Jun 2022 98,735 miles

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under trays obscuring some testable items

Fail 28 Jun 2022 98,735 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under trays obscuring some testable items

Pass 25 Jun 2021 91,371 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 90,294 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 88,336 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 88,336 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 86,763 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 86,763 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2017 85,179 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 81,911 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 76,327 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 76,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 69,923 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 69,825 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: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 58,297 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 58,277 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 47,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 May 2012 47,413 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2011 29,090 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 28,698 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 28,507 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 13,791 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 XFA is a 2006 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XFA, 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 GF06 XFA registered?

GF06 XFA is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 1 June 2006.

Is GF06 XFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF06 XFA shows 29 tests with a 62.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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