CarVerify

Free Car Check

KV06 RTL

2006 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

125,599 mi
Last recorded125,599 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV06 RTL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 125,599 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 119,904 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 115,850 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 111,860 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 107,710 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 104,137 miles

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

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

Parking brake only just met minimum requirements

Fail 28 Jul 2021 104,125 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake only just met minimum requirements

Pass 12 Aug 2020 101,477 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake only just met minimum requirements

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

Slight play at both front wheels on braking

Pass 22 May 2019 96,470 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight play at front wheels on braking

Fail 22 May 2019 96,470 miles

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

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

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

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))

Slight play at front wheels on braking

Pass 29 May 2018 90,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight play at front wheels under braking

Pass 1 Jun 2017 83,380 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 77,248 miles

engine cover,under tray and sill covers fitted.

Pass 9 Jun 2015 68,550 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 62,304 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 58,473 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 56,871 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 56,866 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 24 May 2012 51,366 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 42,613 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 35,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 26,083 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
Full BMW X5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KV06 RTL is a 2006 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KV06 RTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KV06 RTL?

You can check the full history of KV06 RTL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KV06 RTL registered?

KV06 RTL is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 26 May 2006.

Is KV06 RTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV06 RTL shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KV06 RTL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KV06 RTL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.