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LG06 PHU

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

137,244 mi
Last recorded137,244 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 137,244 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 137,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm Drivers seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Pipe leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2023 137,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn foremost suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn foremost suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Just about down to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 123,143 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 121,818 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 121,730 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 117,258 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

factory covers fitted underside

Fail 13 Oct 2020 117,258 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

factory covers fitted underside

Pass 10 Oct 2019 111,474 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 102,302 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 102,289 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm down to steel (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 92,375 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 80,161 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear ()

Fail 10 Oct 2016 80,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour indicator coming on when side lights are on (1.1.A.3e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear ()

Pass 12 Oct 2015 68,098 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake performance only just met requirements 16%

Rear brake disc surfaces showing signs of corrosion

Fail 9 Oct 2015 68,098 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake performance only just met requirements 16%

Rear brake disc surfaces showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2014 59,499 miles

FOUR WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK ADVISED WITH TYRES

OO/S REAR UPPER SIDE/POSITION BULB N/W

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 59,499 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FOUR WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK ADVISED WITH TYRES

OO/S REAR UPPER SIDE/POSITION BULB N/W

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 49,183 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring light was on at start of test

Fail 18 Oct 2013 49,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring light was on at start of test

Pass 11 Oct 2012 42,207 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 34,509 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 34,509 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 27,116 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 20,328 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 20,121 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 PHU is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LG06 PHU, 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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LG06 PHU is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 18 August 2006.

Is LG06 PHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG06 PHU shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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