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LF06 XRD

2006 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

203,592 mi
Last recorded203,592 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF06 XRD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 203,592 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2025 203,579 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 186,485 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair park brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 172,250 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 161,556 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 161,553 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 153,988 miles

Both Sides Sills Covers, Engine Undertray & Undersides Covers Fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2020 146,834 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 146,796 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower arm ball joint play (F/R) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 138,894 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Has cut. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 138,894 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (F/R) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Has cut. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 124,092 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 123,849 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 107,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre bald on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2016 89,676 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear arms bushes slightly worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 77,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Small crack in windscreen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 67,726 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 67,405 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 64,775 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 63,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 63,669 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 62,320 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 56,442 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 52,634 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 42,308 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 42,308 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 41,666 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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LF06 XRD is a 2006 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LF06 XRD, 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 LF06 XRD registered?

LF06 XRD is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 9 May 2006.

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