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LF06 ZYH

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

182,508 mi
Last recorded182,508 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF06 ZYH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 182,508 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s/f, O/s/f, O/s/r, N/s/r brake pipe's corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub frame bushes have slight play. (5.3.3 (b) (i)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Lower Under tray's fitted.

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 172,961 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s/f, O/s/f, O/s/r, N/s/r brake pipe's corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub frame bushes have slight play. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/s/f and N/s/r ()

Lower Under tray's fitted.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/s/f lower rear suspension arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/s/f and O/s/r tyre's cracked on outer and inside side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 172,962 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Vehicle could not get up to temperature. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s/f, O/s/f, O/s/r, N/s/r brake pipe's corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub frame bushes have slight play. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/s/f and N/s/r ()

Lower Under tray's fitted.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/s/f lower rear suspension arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/s/f and O/s/r tyre's cracked on outer and inside side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 160,434 miles

handbrake only just reaches minimum requirements of 16 % and needs adjustment.

Fail 21 Mar 2024 160,430 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2023 155,339 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 147,970 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 137,994 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 134,673 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 134,651 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 128,527 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 128,502 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 117,500 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 117,500 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 115,075 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 104,864 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 94,491 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2015 94,491 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 83,749 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 71,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 59,991 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 48,406 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 41,460 miles

advise chips in front windscreen

covers fitted to vehicle

front,rear brake discs lipped

Fail 5 Dec 2009 41,460 miles

Nearside Front 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)

advise chips in front windscreen

covers fitted to vehicle

front,rear brake discs lipped

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 ZYH is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 ZYH, 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 ZYH registered?

LF06 ZYH is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 21 June 2006.

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