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L24 KBR

2006 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

149,039 mi
Last recorded149,039 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL24 KBR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 149,039 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

fuel tank shield is corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2025 143,873 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All - Rose bushes ( both sides, top and bottom) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 135,496 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 135,496 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 135,488 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2022 131,699 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

both side sill corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2021 128,486 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Under tray covers fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2021 128,486 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2020 124,077 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 124,071 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2019 115,317 miles

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

Offside Rear inside not opening

Pass 14 Apr 2018 108,394 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 108,394 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all pipes over tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 100,015 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over axle frame (3.6.B.2c)

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

both sides foot steps corroded

under covers fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2017 100,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle wrong rotation (4.1.A.2a)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over axle frame (3.6.B.2c)

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

both sides foot steps corroded

under covers fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2016 93,098 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 86,840 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 79,631 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 73,393 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 66,265 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 58,161 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 47,878 miles

offside and nearside front tyres starting to wear on inside edges

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

nearside front tyre cut on outside wall-cord not exposed

Pass 24 Aug 2009 45,247 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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L24 KBR is a 2006 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 L24 KBR, 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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L24 KBR is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 11 August 2006.

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