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LF06 ZYT

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

163,435 mi
Last recorded163,435 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 163,435 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear parking brake just met performance requirements

under trays and sill covers

Fail 2 Dec 2025 163,324 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear on limit of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm and wearing next level of rubber slight perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear parking brake just met performance requirements

under trays and sill covers

Pass 29 Nov 2024 151,065 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 142,368 miles

Parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 23 Nov 2022 130,949 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 123,164 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 110,704 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 92,102 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 76,710 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 70,991 miles

slight damage o/s/f mirror

Pass 30 Sep 2016 65,643 miles

Nearside Rear sidelight slightly dim

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 29 Sep 2015 60,604 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seats rear

Fail 29 Sep 2015 60,604 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seats rear

Pass 25 Sep 2014 55,886 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 51,896 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 48,829 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 48,739 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 31,767 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 25,175 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 ZYT 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 85%.

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 ZYT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LF06 ZYT registered?

LF06 ZYT is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 15 July 2006.

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