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L27 CEH

2006 BMW X5

Black Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests45 (37 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate82.2%

Mileage

121,896 mi
Last recorded121,896 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL27 CEH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

37 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2026 121,896 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2026 121,896 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2025 129,459 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 110,170 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 126,712 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 102,188 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slightly scoured (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 123,105 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 97,944 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scoured (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 97,944 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scoured (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 119,266 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 93,957 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 93,957 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 115,576 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 89,571 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 89,571 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 111,603 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 84,859 miles

Brake discs worn all round

Rear bumper bar/rear panel heavy impact damage

Fail 22 Jan 2020 84,859 miles

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Brake discs worn all round

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear bumper bar/rear panel heavy impact damage

Pass 17 Aug 2019 106,594 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 83,729 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 101,375 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 81,444 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 81,444 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 96,551 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 80,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread low on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread low on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Fail 10 Jan 2017 80,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread low on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread low on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 23 Aug 2016 91,110 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 67,897 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 85,004 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 57,229 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 57,225 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 23 Aug 2014 79,010 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 46,678 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Aug 2013 76,388 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 40,609 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 71,962 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 67,966 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 34,412 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 57,141 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 30,041 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 39,103 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 23,680 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 28,261 miles

Nearside Rear 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 23 Jun 2007 22,512 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 8,600 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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L27 CEH is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 45 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.2%.

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 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 L27 CEH, 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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L27 CEH is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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