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2006 Nissan X-Trail 2.2L Diesel · BV06 XBR

BV06 XBR

2006 Nissan X-Trail (2.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 70,310 miles. MOT valid until 06 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.

Make & Model
NISSAN X-TRAIL
Year / Origin
2006 · Birmingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 06 Mar 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
Recorded Mileage
70,310 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 06 Mar 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Feb 2027
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2006
Engine
2184cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the mechanical condition shows a worsening trend in the suspension and steering components. While it passed the March 2026 test at 70,310 miles, the tester identified multiple developing wear-related faults including play in the offside front track rod end, nearside front suspension arm ball joint, and offside front steering rack inner joint. These issues follow previous shock absorber failures from 2025, suggesting the front-end hardware is reaching the end of its service life. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a twenty-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,500 miles per year. Data shows a significant gap in usage between February 2023 (66,811 miles) and March 2025 (69,213 miles), where only 2,402 miles were covered over two years. This low usage often correlates with material degradation, evidenced by the 2023 advisory regarding perishing and cracking tyres and the subsequent deterioration of exhaust flexi pipes noted in 2025. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and exhaust assembly. The record reveals a recurring pattern of thin rear brake pads across 2025 and 2026, alongside a past failure for parking brake efficiency in early 2025. The exhaust flexi pipes were flagged as deteriorated in 2025 and should be checked for structural integrity or leaks. Given the newly identified play in the steering rack and ball joints, a test drive is essential to determine if there is steering wander or audible knocking that would require immediate expensive replacement.
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BV06 XBR Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2026
  • 70,310 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)

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BV06 XBR MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Jun 2026, 19:17
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Nissan X-Trail (BV06 XBR) between February 2023 and March 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 05 March 2026 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 (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 12 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: “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.

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BV06 XBR Mileage History

  1. 27/02/202366,811 mi
  2. 05/03/202467,965 mi+1,154 mi
  3. 24/02/202569,202 mi+1,237 mi
  4. 01/03/202569,213 mi+11 mi
  5. 05/03/202670,310 mi+1,097 mi

Average of roughly 1,160 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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