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AF06 XGA

2006 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

149,686 mi
Last recorded149,686 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 XGA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 149,686 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 149,652 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 137,270 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 125,843 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 116,868 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 110,356 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 110,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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 9 Oct 2020 103,374 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 103,366 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 96,488 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 90,777 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 5 Mar 2018 82,193 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 74,437 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 37,623 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 61,001 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 55,095 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

SLIGHT CORROSION ON N/S/F BRAKE PIPE X FRONT DISCS / N/S/R TYRE SPLITTING ON INNER EDGE /

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 49,577 miles

minor corrosion front brake discs

rear tyres starting to wear inner edges

Pass 5 Mar 2012 44,066 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 40,041 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 33,943 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 28,571 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 XGA is a 2006 BMW X5 in Grey 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 XGA, 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 XGA registered?

AF06 XGA is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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