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LG06 EFT

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

132,318 mi
Last recorded132,318 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG06 EFT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 132,318 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 132,308 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 130,670 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 127,207 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 124,918 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 122,668 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255.55.18 perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 120,023 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion on rigid brake pipes - rear both sides and front nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 119,970 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split, no longer preventing ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Ball joint dust cover split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion on rigid brake pipes - rear both sides and front nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 115,652 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 115,652 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 106,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2017 103,964 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 96,987 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 89,227 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Park brake effort only just meet.

Fail 25 Sep 2015 89,156 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Park brake effort only just meet.

Pass 23 Sep 2014 81,839 miles

front brake pipes corroded

parking brake effort only just met limits

Pass 1 Oct 2013 74,314 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

parking brake only just met limits

Pass 2 Aug 2012 68,326 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 68,325 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 57,728 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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.C.1b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 46,178 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 34,829 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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LG06 EFT is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EFT, 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 EFT registered?

LG06 EFT is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 26 June 2006.

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