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H23 CLA

2006 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

95,494 mi
Last recorded95,494 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH23 CLA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 95,494 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 85,571 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 73,580 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 54,179 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 45,074 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 45,070 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 43,364 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 42,176 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 39,823 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 37,319 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 34,891 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 31,737 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 31,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 29,080 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 29,080 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 27,395 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 27,395 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 25,474 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 25,474 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)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 22,930 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre inner edge and inner wall worn,bald in places,tyre pressure low

one bulb inop in o/s/r position lamp

Pass 20 Sep 2010 20,914 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 18,154 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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H23 CLA is a 2006 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 H23 CLA, 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 H23 CLA registered?

H23 CLA is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is H23 CLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H23 CLA shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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