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KW03 FAR

2006 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

128,982 mi
Last recorded128,982 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 FAR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 128,982 miles

Boot switch faulty but still opens using key

Brake pad warning on dash all pads ok faulty wear sensor

Engine management light not working, vehicle registered before 1st july 2008 ref to manual 8.2.2.2. Opacity

Nearside Front Headlight slight loose

Offside Front Door handle stiff but still operates

Fail 9 Dec 2025 128,982 miles

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 315/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Boot switch faulty but still opens using key

Brake pad warning on dash all pads ok faulty wear sensor

Engine management light not working, vehicle registered before 1st july 2008 ref to manual 8.2.2.2. Opacity

Nearside Front Headlight slight loose

Offside Front Door handle stiff but still operates

Pass 5 Dec 2024 126,530 miles

Nearside Front headlight bracket broken but headlamp still secure with no movement

Fail 4 Dec 2024 126,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front headlight bracket broken but headlamp still secure with no movement

Pass 4 Dec 2023 122,774 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 122,732 miles

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 118,417 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 114,192 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 109,108 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 104,896 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Sep 2019 104,887 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 99,205 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 94,034 miles

Vehicle has just met parking brake efficiency requirements.

Fail 21 Sep 2017 94,032 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Vehicle has just met parking brake efficiency requirements.

Pass 10 Sep 2016 88,087 miles

Front wishbone bushes slight play

Pass 9 Sep 2015 81,143 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2014 73,739 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 31 May 2013 62,254 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 54,508 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 51,973 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 42,656 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 42,656 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside front tyre has small cuts in the outer sidewall and is also in a poor condition

nearside front tyre is bald on both the inner and outer edges

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 9 Feb 2010 31,944 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate in a poor condition

Pass 14 Dec 2009 28,827 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 11 Dec 2009 28,827 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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KW03 FAR is a 2006 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 KW03 FAR, 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 KW03 FAR registered?

KW03 FAR is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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