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LG06 EBN

2006 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,867 mi
Last recorded155,867 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG06 EBN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 155,867 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 153,229 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 150,699 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 147,757 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 145,624 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 142,982 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 141,220 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 5 Aug 2019 135,519 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 130,938 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 130,912 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 123,759 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 117,961 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 112,406 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 106,784 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 100,671 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 93,444 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 86,372 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2011 86,372 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2010 76,317 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 5 Oct 2009 52,627 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 52,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp extinguishes when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

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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LG06 EBN is a 2006 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LG06 EBN, 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 LG06 EBN registered?

LG06 EBN is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 22 July 2006.

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The MOT history for LG06 EBN shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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