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LF55 UCA

2006 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

157,450 mi
Last recorded157,450 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF55 UCA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 157,450 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 153,140 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Nov 2024 153,110 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Nov 2023 149,881 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 147,912 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 144,636 miles

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rear Transmission/Prop shaft Mount Bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 144,634 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rear Transmission/Prop shaft Mount Bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 142,826 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Nov 2020 142,826 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 140,656 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 140,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 130,429 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 124,777 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 124,777 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 119,298 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 119,298 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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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LF55 UCA is a 2006 BMW X5 in Silver with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LF55 UCA, 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 LF55 UCA registered?

LF55 UCA is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 1 January 2006.

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