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K6 WKH

2006 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

208,737 mi
Last recorded208,737 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK6 WKH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 208,737 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 208,737 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 202,236 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

sill covers and under guards fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2024 195,810 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2023 195,806 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened corroded 2 places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 188,825 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 188,825 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 180,673 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 171,601 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 166,187 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 155,648 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 146,827 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 138,371 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 138,371 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 126,244 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 116,695 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 116,695 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 96,280 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 72,086 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 51,842 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 51,842 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 43,844 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 43,844 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 43,844 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 37,314 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 37,226 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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K6 WKH is a 2006 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 K6 WKH, 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 K6 WKH registered?

K6 WKH is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is K6 WKH safe to buy?

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