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2006 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

91,013 mi
Last recorded91,013 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration253 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 91,013 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 79,856 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 71,011 miles

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

both rear upper brake hoses corroded

corrosion on nearside front brake pipe

rear brake pads low

Pass 6 May 2023 69,951 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 68,981 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 66,923 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 64,975 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 62,654 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 62,623 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 May 2018 57,619 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 53,145 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 50,220 miles

offside front outer tyre has cut in sidewall

Fail 31 May 2016 50,216 miles

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

offside front outer tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 17 Jun 2010 46,786 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 36,850 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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253 BMW is a 2006 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 253 BMW, 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 253 BMW registered?

253 BMW is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 16 June 2006.

Is 253 BMW safe to buy?

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