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LG06 LZM

2006 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

129,386 mi
Last recorded129,386 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG06 LZM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 129,386 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 129,386 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 127,347 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 124,038 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 123,860 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Not secure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 119,569 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 113,783 miles

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

Offside Front cv gator starting to perish

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 113,783 miles

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

Offside Front cv gator starting to perish

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 108,257 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 108,251 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 May 2019 101,309 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 96,853 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 94,211 miles

Front tyres slightly worn on edge

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 87,992 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 87,992 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 79,681 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 69,354 miles

hand brake near limit

Fail 5 Aug 2014 69,354 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 50,919 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside front bumber damaged

nearside front wing damaged

Fail 28 Mar 2012 50,917 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

nearside front bumber damaged

nearside front wing damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2011 45,092 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2009 26,336 miles

2 baby seats fitted in rear of car not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

Pass 18 Jun 2008 17,805 miles

multiple chunks taken out of the n/s/f tyre sidewall

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 LZM is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LG06 LZM, 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 LZM registered?

LG06 LZM is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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