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LG06 NBN

2006 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

152,573 mi
Last recorded152,573 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 152,573 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both deteriorated - slightly affecting the beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone Holder, Air Fresheners

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides - part of the hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 152,573 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases in engine bay. Under‑tray and covers fitted as original, obstructing correct location of the source (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both deteriorated - slightly affecting the beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone Holder, Air Fresheners

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides - part of the hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 141,599 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

signs of exhaust leak in engine bay

Pass 13 Jun 2024 133,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine bay (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides-in the wheel housing (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder , airfreshner

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides-hose with pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges- also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 May 2024 133,401 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine bay (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides - in the wheel housings (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener, Phone Holder

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides - hose with pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 126,798 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone Holder

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides - part of the brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 126,739 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2022 115,079 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 103,747 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 100,810 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 96,500 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 90,269 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 86,149 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2016 81,311 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 75,878 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 70,256 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 65,772 miles

nearside front tyre cuts to outer sidewall and tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre has deep cuts to outer sidewall advice change

Pass 11 Jul 2012 60,948 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 60,942 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 56,505 miles

Damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall - ply not exposed.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2010 51,571 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 46,956 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 NBN is a 2006 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NBN, 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 NBN registered?

LG06 NBN is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 21 July 2006.

Is LG06 NBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG06 NBN shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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