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A26 MSO

2006 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

222,238 mi
Last recorded222,238 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 MSO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 222,238 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2026 222,236 miles

Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside front lower rear bottom arm bush excessive movement/ply (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 220,575 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 212,267 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 212,267 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 199,265 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 183,727 miles

Nearside Rear Rosebush noisy

Fail 28 Mar 2022 183,726 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Tca arm straight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rosebush noisy

Pass 29 Mar 2021 170,109 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 170,109 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 158,725 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 146,786 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 146,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2018 140,419 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 126,345 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 126,345 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 117,571 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 117,571 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 114,000 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 107,854 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 107,853 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 99,471 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 87,726 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 87,726 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 75,132 miles

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)

o/s mirror shroud damaged

Fail 21 Feb 2011 75,130 miles

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

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)

o/s mirror shroud damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2010 64,575 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 53,361 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 53,361 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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A26 MSO is a 2006 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 A26 MSO, 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 A26 MSO registered?

A26 MSO is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 3 March 2006.

Is A26 MSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A26 MSO shows 29 tests with a 62.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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