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LF06 ZNX

2006 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

158,956 mi
Last recorded158,956 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF06 ZNX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 158,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

nearside hand brake could be better

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2024 150,699 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 150,688 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2022 133,809 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2021 125,311 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 125,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 121,692 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 87,178 miles

Under trays fitted to vehicle.

4x4 light illuminated on dash.

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

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

Rear Slight binding rear brakes.

Fail 10 Nov 2018 87,175 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Rear Slight binding rear brakes.

Under trays fitted to vehicle.

Pass 2 Nov 2017 84,441 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 84,410 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front arms, both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 79,591 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 68,345 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 68,343 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 65,543 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 65,543 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 59,222 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 59,222 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 23,221 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 23,221 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 20,195 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 ZNX is a 2006 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZNX, 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 ZNX registered?

LF06 ZNX is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 5 June 2006.

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