2006 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · AU56 JFE
2006 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 148,461 miles. MOT expired on 04 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 May 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (19 Nov 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,461 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AU56 JFE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2025
- 148,461 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AU56 JFE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW X5 (AU56 JFE) between January 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
AU56 JFE Mileage History
- 11/01/2022133,907 mi
- 02/01/2023138,931 mi+5,024 mi
- 05/01/2024144,489 mi+5,558 mi
- 24/03/2025148,443 mi+3,954 mi
- 06/05/2025148,461 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 4,390 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X5 (E53)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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