2006 BMW X5 2.9L Diesel · ME06 DFU
2006 BMW X5 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2006. Recorded mileage 143,946 miles. MOT status: Failed. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,946 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ME06 DFU Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/06/2022
- 143,946 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ME06 DFU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2006 BMW X5 (ME06 DFU) between June 2022 and June 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 June 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Brake performance not tested brake hose leaking (1.2.1 (g))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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