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AF06 BYZ

2006 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

202,491 mi
Last recorded202,491 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 BYZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 202,491 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2025 202,475 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very close to legal limit on outer edge. only just a pass (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very close to legal limit on inner edge. only just a pass (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 197,514 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 18 Sep 2023 192,841 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 188,581 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 182,852 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 180,060 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 174,949 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 169,279 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 165,264 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 160,462 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 155,544 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 148,045 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 148,024 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 137,871 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 129,038 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 121,478 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 121,476 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 111,170 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 86,993 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 29,945 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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AF06 BYZ is a 2006 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AF06 BYZ, 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 AF06 BYZ registered?

AF06 BYZ is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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