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HN06 LFH

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

167,984 mi
Last recorded167,984 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN06 LFH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 167,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake caliper retaining device (OUTER SPRING CLIP) missing

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake caliper retaining device (OUTER SPRING CLIP) missing

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

brake pad warning light illuminated (RED) brake fluid level okay

Fail 9 Dec 2025 167,979 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake caliper retaining device (OUTER SPRING CLIP) missing

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake caliper retaining device (OUTER SPRING CLIP) missing

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

brake pad warning light illuminated (RED) brake fluid level okay

Pass 21 Nov 2024 156,155 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTHSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTHSIDE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 147,065 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 147,063 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 139,647 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 139,644 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 124,315 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Aug 2021 124,270 miles

Central Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Sep 2020 119,573 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 113,849 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 109,324 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 104,065 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 99,423 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 99,423 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint bottom balljoint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 May 2015 94,728 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 88,037 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2013 81,907 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 75,678 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 69,598 miles

handbrake efficiency just in legal limit

Pass 19 Apr 2010 63,013 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 50,828 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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HN06 LFH is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc 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 HN06 LFH, 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 HN06 LFH registered?

HN06 LFH is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 22 June 2006.

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