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LK06 TVU

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,474 mi
Last recorded151,474 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK06 TVU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 151,474 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 144,785 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2023 138,620 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 12 Dec 2023 138,617 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2022 133,306 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both front inner rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2021 128,812 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 119,456 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 112,650 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 103,302 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Dec 2017 97,046 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 89,409 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 89,408 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 80,611 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 80,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear/center (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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 10 Dec 2014 72,721 miles

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

parking brake lever rachet is slightly worn

Fail 10 Dec 2014 72,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

parking brake lever rachet is slightly worn

Pass 17 Dec 2013 63,463 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 63,463 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 55,817 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 49,469 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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LK06 TVU is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LK06 TVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LK06 TVU registered?

LK06 TVU is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 16 May 2006.

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