2006 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · SV06 TWJ
2006 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 249,853 miles. MOT expired on 28 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 249,853 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SV06 TWJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/11/2023
- 249,853 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SV06 TWJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW X5 (SV06 TWJ) between September 2022 and November 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (11 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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 Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Wheel arch liner insecure fouling tyre (5.2.3 (f))”; “Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
SV06 TWJ Mileage History
- 09/09/2022241,656 mi
- 05/09/2023249,791 mi+8,135 mi
- 20/10/2023249,822 mi+31 mi
- 29/11/2023249,853 mi+31 mi
Average of roughly 6,714 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X5 (E53)
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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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