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L777 AWE

2006 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

65,087 mi
Last recorded65,087 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL777 AWE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 65,087 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 62,344 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 59,127 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 57,980 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 56,491 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 50,454 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

unable check outer sills plastic covers fitted

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jun 2021 50,454 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear 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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

unable check outer sills plastic covers fitted

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2020 47,342 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 43,496 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 40,692 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays obscure some testable areas/items

Pass 21 Nov 2017 38,405 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers and under trays obscure some testable areas/items

Pass 7 Nov 2016 36,238 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 32,838 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 29,981 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 28,706 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Oct 2014 28,706 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 25,990 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 22,563 miles

2 screw's in n/s rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Oct 2012 22,563 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

2 screw's in n/s rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2012 19,851 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 17,563 miles

Both front tyre have bad cuts in side wall but no cords could be seen

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

Off side front disc badly corroded

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

Rear discs starting to corrode

Fail 17 Oct 2011 17,563 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyre have bad cuts in side wall but no cords could be seen

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

Off side front disc badly corroded

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

Rear discs starting to corrode

Pass 21 Oct 2010 11,711 miles

n/s wiper blade split but screen clearing ok

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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L777 AWE is a 2006 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 L777 AWE, 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

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What year was L777 AWE registered?

L777 AWE is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 17 November 2006.

Is L777 AWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L777 AWE shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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