2006 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · MW54 WBA
2006 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 170,712 miles. MOT valid until 09 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,712 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MW54 WBA Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2026
- 170,712 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MW54 WBA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW X5 (MW54 WBA) between April 2009 and September 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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 below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
MW54 WBA Mileage History
- 15/04/200931,599 mi
- 27/04/201038,485 mi+6,886 mi
- 14/06/201151,652 mi+13,167 mi
- 13/06/201271,588 mi+19,936 mi
- 14/06/201388,845 mi+17,257 mi
- 28/05/201496,809 mi+7,964 mi
- 31/05/201496,812 mi+3 mi
- 26/08/2015107,889 mi+11,077 mi
- 04/09/2015107,889 mi
- 13/07/2016108,769 mi+880 mi
- 14/06/2018112,469 mi+3,700 mi
- 23/06/2018112,484 mi+15 mi
- 18/06/2019118,729 mi+6,245 mi
- 18/06/2019118,729 mi
- 03/07/2020126,622 mi+7,893 mi
- 02/09/2020126,687 mi+65 mi
- 03/09/2020126,690 mi+3 mi
- 16/08/2021129,280 mi+2,590 mi
- 17/08/2021129,291 mi+11 mi
- 08/08/2022134,085 mi+4,794 mi
- 02/09/2023146,935 mi+12,850 mi
- 05/08/2024156,574 mi+9,639 mi
- 04/09/2025165,058 mi+8,484 mi
- 11/09/2025165,201 mi+143 mi
- 09/09/2026170,712 mi+5,511 mi
Average of roughly 7,994 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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