2006 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · GW53 GAV
2006 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 190,431 miles. MOT expired on 20 Sept 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,431 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GW53 GAV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2025
- 190,431 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GW53 GAV 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 (GW53 GAV) between July 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 September 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 (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
GW53 GAV Mileage History
- 21/07/2022164,707 mi
- 25/07/2023173,172 mi+8,465 mi
- 17/07/2024180,272 mi+7,100 mi
- 22/09/2025190,431 mi+10,159 mi
- 22/09/2025190,431 mi
Average of roughly 8,106 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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