2006 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · TM51 NLM
2006 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 168,216 miles. MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2006
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,216 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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TM51 NLM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
- 168,216 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
TM51 NLM 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 (TM51 NLM) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 April 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: Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
TM51 NLM Mileage History
- 10/04/2024157,501 mi
- 10/04/2025163,168 mi+5,667 mi
- 09/04/2026168,216 mi+5,048 mi
- 09/04/2026168,216 mi
Average of roughly 5,368 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X5 (E53)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Front CV Boots & DriveshaftsModerate
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