2006 BMW X5 · 12,836 MOT tests
2006 BMW X5 reliability
2006 BMW X5s fail 37.6% of first MOT tests, 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 21 X5 years (12,836 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW X5s: 19.9%)
- 37.6%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW X5s: 19.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 18% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 142,338
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 12,836
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does better)
- 2007 cars: 35% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- Weak spot: wheels, 1.1% of tests fail here (49% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 84% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 BMW X5
Fail rate by area
- Brakes17.8%
- Lights and electrics16.1%
- Suspension14.7%
- Body, chassis and structure9.2%
- Tyres8.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.2%
- Seat belts and airbags3.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 5.57%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Position lamp not working 4.61%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 4.48%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 3.54%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.46%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 3.25%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (19.97%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (17.29%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (10.17%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.29%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.09%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (5.64%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2006 BMW X5 reliable?
2006 BMW X5s fail 37.6% of first MOT tests, 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 21 X5 years (12,836 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 BMW X5 MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (5.57% of tests), position lamp not working (4.61% of tests), stop lamp not working (4.48% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 BMW X5 have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2006 BMW X5 shows 142,338 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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