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HG06 AET

2006 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

139,895 mi
Last recorded139,895 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG06 AET
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 139,895 miles

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 30 Nov 2024 136,978 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 93,904 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 90,521 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 90,521 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 83,366 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin ON LIMITS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 78,595 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 78,595 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 69,238 miles

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

Parking Brake Effort On Limits

Fail 5 Oct 2018 69,238 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking Brake Effort On Limits

Pass 4 Apr 2017 58,292 miles

Nearside rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover perished and split

Offside front macpherson strut appears damp at top. No failed component found

Offside rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover perished and split

Rear brake discs have light corrosion on surfaces

TPMS light on dash

Pass 6 Apr 2016 50,553 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 45,107 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 39,061 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 33,658 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 28,128 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 22,813 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 18,106 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 13,451 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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HG06 AET is a 2006 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HG06 AET, 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 HG06 AET registered?

HG06 AET is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 22 March 2006.

Is HG06 AET safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG06 AET shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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