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HV06 FPY

2006 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,675 mi
Last recorded164,675 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV06 FPY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 164,675 miles

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

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2025 159,110 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 157,693 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 155,744 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged CASSING DAMAGED NO SHARP EDGES (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 154,627 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 154,105 miles

oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2019 152,191 miles

oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2018 149,772 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 149,772 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 146,430 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 146,268 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 141,734 miles

Both front lower suspension arm bushes perished, split and in poor condition.

Offside front tyre starting to wear low.

Offside rear tyre on legal limit.

Rear wiper blade split.

Small split in offside front outer cv gaiter and damp.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Fail 31 Jul 2015 141,734 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front lower suspension arm bushes perished, split and in poor condition.

Engine management light on.

Offside front tyre starting to wear low.

Offside rear tyre on legal limit.

Rear wiper blade split.

Small split in offside front outer cv gaiter and damp.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 4 Feb 2014 118,167 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 118,139 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 99,862 miles

Brakes Advisories: RBT Park Brake Efficiency: 18%

E M L on

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre warn inner edge

Fail 25 Jan 2013 99,766 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

E M L on

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre warn inner edge

Pass 1 May 2012 89,168 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

small cut in offside rear tyre inner side wall

Pass 6 May 2011 74,336 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 74,336 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 60,556 miles

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

front tyres cracking on sidewalls,and wearing close to 1:6mm

Pass 14 Aug 2009 54,480 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 54,472 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2009 54,448 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil filler cap missing.

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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HV06 FPY is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HV06 FPY, 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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HV06 FPY is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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