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LA55 XFH

2006 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

147,637 mi
Last recorded147,637 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA55 XFH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 147,637 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 145,995 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn low inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 136,094 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 125,874 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 120,232 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 115,103 miles

General corrosion at prescribed area + suspension components

General corrosion at prescribed area + suspension components

Fail 15 Jun 2019 115,088 miles

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

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

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

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

General corrosion at prescribed area + suspension components

General corrosion at prescribed area + suspension components

Pass 12 Jul 2018 110,062 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED UNDERTRAYS NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF SOME TEST ITAM

Pass 10 Jul 2017 103,110 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 97,587 miles

front brake discs scored

front tyres wearing low

osr tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 30 Jun 2016 97,575 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs scored

front tyres wearing low

osr tyre wearing on inside edge

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 8 Jul 2015 91,455 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2015 91,448 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 91,448 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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LA55 XFH is a 2006 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LA55 XFH, 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 LA55 XFH registered?

LA55 XFH is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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