2006 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · RF56 DFY
2006 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 234,838 miles. MOT valid until 31 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (22 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 234,838 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF56 DFY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2026
- 234,838 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF56 DFY 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 (RF56 DFY) between January 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 June 2026 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 (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
RF56 DFY Mileage History
- 03/01/2023219,239 mi
- 26/04/2024222,317 mi+3,078 mi
- 08/05/2025226,862 mi+4,545 mi
- 27/05/2026234,635 mi+7,773 mi
- 02/06/2026234,838 mi+203 mi
Average of roughly 4,573 miles per year across 5 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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