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HG55 WFT

2006 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

140,309 mi
Last recorded140,309 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 WFT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 140,309 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 140,307 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 130,380 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear swivel (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 121,801 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover under tray & sill cover fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2023 121,794 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover under tray & sill cover fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2022 121,793 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine & under tray sill cover fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2022 121,793 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))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine & under tray sill cover fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2021 121,415 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear n/s inner tyre [TYRE EDGE WORN] (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 121,415 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel no reserve travel in handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front both n/s o/s brake pipes under front inner wings corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle front n/s door wont open from outside the vehicle [at time of testing] (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front o/s outer c. v. boot worn (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear both n/s o/s brake pipes over rear axle showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm rear o/s inner tyre worn[showing cords] (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear n/s inner tyre [TYRE EDGE WORN] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 117,009 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair service brake [foot brake] and handbrake showing low effort (1.2.1 (c))

could not do full under body inspection due to under body trays and underside sill protectors fitted

little reserve travel in hand brake

Pass 17 Jul 2018 112,961 miles

Engine covers, under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 112,961 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine covers, under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 108,780 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

tyre pressure warning light on at time of test

Pass 8 Jul 2016 103,623 miles

engine cover and under trays

Pass 15 May 2015 92,590 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2014 80,488 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside rear inner tyre wall torn

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight free play in offside front steering arm under load

Pass 22 Apr 2014 80,488 miles

Nearside rear inner tyre wall torn

Slight free play in offside front steering arm under load

Pass 16 May 2013 75,445 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 75,441 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 69,812 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 69,689 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 55,574 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 55,574 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 44,602 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight leak from power steering pipe

Pass 2 Jan 2009 26,307 miles

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

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

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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HG55 WFT is a 2006 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HG55 WFT, 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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HG55 WFT is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 4 January 2006.

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