2006 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · ML06 ASU
2006 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 133,474 miles. MOT expired on 01 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,474 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML06 ASU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/10/2024
- 133,474 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML06 ASU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW X5 (ML06 ASU) between August 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 October 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (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: “Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake union (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear facing boot (5.3.4”.
ML06 ASU Mileage History
- 03/08/2022120,790 mi
- 02/11/2023123,788 mi+2,998 mi
- 30/10/2024133,474 mi+9,686 mi
Average of roughly 5,658 miles per year across 3 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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