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LC06 UGE

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,945 mi
Last recorded124,945 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC06 UGE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 124,945 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 120,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear control arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 119,430 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear control arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 116,846 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear control arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 115,199 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 115,197 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 103,833 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush on diagonal radius arm on both sides, splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn smooth and tread depth low (2.5mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost bush on bottom arms on both sides deteriorated/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 103,833 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush on diagonal radius arm on both sides, splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn smooth and tread depth low (2.5mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost bush on bottom arms on both sides deteriorated/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 91,838 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2019 91,047 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 86,601 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

handbrake performance only just met requirements

Pass 18 Oct 2016 77,072 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres getting close to the limit

handbrake only just met performance requirements

Pass 14 Oct 2015 70,267 miles

requirements for handbrake performance only just met

Pass 21 Oct 2014 62,706 miles

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

both rear tyres getting close to the limit

offside door mirrow slightly damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2013 55,494 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 22 Oct 2012 48,089 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 40,159 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 40,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2010 26,818 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2009 20,861 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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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LC06 UGE is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LC06 UGE, 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 LC06 UGE registered?

LC06 UGE is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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