2006 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · C16 CAB
2006 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2006. Recorded mileage 126,047 miles. MOT valid until 15/01/2027. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,047 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 2993cc
C16 CAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2026
- 126,047 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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C16 CAB Mileage History
- 08/01/2024118,918 mi
- 03/01/2025122,997 mi+4,079 mi
- 08/01/2025123,022 mi+25 mi
- 16/01/2026126,047 mi+3,025 mi
- 16/01/2026126,047 mi
Average of roughly 3,522 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C16 CAB 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 (C16 CAB) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Steering (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator staying on when position”; “Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective not functional (7.1.2 (e))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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