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A20 STR

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

163,167 mi
Last recorded163,167 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 STR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 163,167 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 159,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 159,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 155,829 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 150,416 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 150,349 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 145,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2022 145,461 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 133,199 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 125,579 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 119,243 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2019 119,183 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front brake pipes corroded

front brake discs wearing thin

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 8 Jan 2018 115,136 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 110,754 miles

plastic cover under vehicle.

Pass 24 Oct 2015 103,721 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 96,835 miles

n/s/f tyre cracks in treads

o/f tyre cracks in treads

Fail 17 Oct 2014 96,825 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre cracks in treads

o/f tyre cracks in treads

Fail 22 Jan 2014 91,261 miles

Both front tyres badly cracked inside the tread

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 91,261 miles

Both front tyres badly cracked inside the tread

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 Jan 2013 79,871 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 67,549 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 67,549 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 44,466 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 44,466 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 42,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 30,237 miles

All 4 tyres worn down to limit indicator

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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A20 STR 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 69.2%.

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 A20 STR, 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 A20 STR registered?

A20 STR is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 31 July 2006.

Is A20 STR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 STR shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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