2006 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · DU56 WVZ
2006 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 179,130 miles. MOT expired on 15 Oct 2020.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Oct 2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (21 Aug 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,130 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DU56 WVZ Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2019
- 179,130 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DU56 WVZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW X5 (DU56 WVZ) between September 2009 and April 2019.
The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 16 April 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)”; “Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)”; “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”.
DU56 WVZ Mileage History
- 22/09/200944,173 mi
- 30/09/201067,280 mi+23,107 mi
- 12/07/201174,423 mi+7,143 mi
- 11/07/201282,127 mi+7,704 mi
- 12/07/201282,140 mi+13 mi
- 27/06/201394,793 mi+12,653 mi
- 30/06/2014106,769 mi+11,976 mi
- 17/06/2015116,227 mi+9,458 mi
- 30/06/2015116,336 mi+109 mi
- 01/10/2016135,673 mi+19,337 mi
- 05/10/2016135,677 mi+4 mi
- 04/10/2017156,666 mi+20,989 mi
- 16/04/2019179,130 mi+22,464 mi
Average of roughly 14,112 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Front CV Boots & DriveshaftsModerate
The front CV boots tear frequently, allowing dirt to destroy the outer CV joints. If caught early, it is a cheap fix; otherwise, the whole shaft needs replacement.
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