2006 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · RK06 OMB
2006 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 146,995 miles. MOT expired on 21 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,995 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RK06 OMB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/04/2025
- 146,995 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RK06 OMB 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 (RK06 OMB) between March 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens seriously defective (4.1.2 (c))”; “Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”.
RK06 OMB Mileage History
- 29/03/2023131,578 mi
- 06/04/2023131,583 mi+5 mi
- 18/04/2024135,527 mi+3,944 mi
- 23/04/2024135,529 mi+2 mi
- 10/04/2025146,995 mi+11,466 mi
Average of roughly 7,579 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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