Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
15 -16 City / 21 -22 HWY
Horsepower
225 -355
Seats
5
Front angle medium view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Linda
Really safe and Durable vehicle
Initially, when I first purchased my beamer the feeling that engulfed me was safety. Never have I experienced that with any other car. Now, I've had my share of out of pocket expenses with my beamer. But,afterwards no more pressing troubles. Once you addrress the problems that crops up,you're good to go.
accountCircle Mia H
Indeed the ultimate driving machine.
Overall I am in love with the x5. Lots of room, panoramic moonroof, navigation, heated seats, drives strong and looks awesome. I have had a few repairs involving coolant system and ac. From what I hear pretty common with the x5 but definitely repairable. Otherwise I love it!
accountCircle Elizabeth R
BMW X5, a Luxury Vehicle with hidden features that outranks the rest.
The BMW X5 is a great vehicle with lots of amazing features. The vehicle has a sunroof, comes with adjustable memory seat buttons, heated seats and steering wheel for those cold days, driver and passenger adjustable air conditioning feature, runs on cruise control, has a large trunk with hidden compartments, power windows and so much more.
accountCircle William L
The resale value is really good and the gas mileage is better than one thinks.
I love the all wheel drive and the double sunroof and leather seats and the color is black with tan leather.
accountCircle Regina B
High performance vehicle.
Parts are more expensive than your normal regular cars to repair. Must use super gas to get best performance from your vehicle. It is spacious and has expandable seating. When we moved from one location to the next we used our vehicle to transport a lot of boxes by laying our seats flat to accommodate the boxes. It saved us a lot of moving expenses.
accountCircle Mark G
Expansive service charges.
After car warranty expired, to service this vehicle parts and labor to service maintain is extremely expensive.
accountCircle Madeline S
A great car overall with expensive maintenance.
Great car to drive. However it can be very expensive on repairs. Very reliable, fun to drive, and comfortable. Gas can get very expensive depending on how much driving you do. Love the space and room for storage inside the car. Overall a very nice car if you can afford it.
accountCircle Carolyn L
That is drives great and will last for a long time
Even though it's an older car it drives like a dream, and is very well made. I've had some issues but not very many.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Terrie M
Problems with a, luxury car.
To many repairs, expensive labor. After purchasing I found out that this car always has major repair issues. I will never buy another pre owned x5. It's a nice car to look at however since the warranty is gone it is expensive to repair. $1100 for an oil,leak...$1000 hydraulic failed. $600 for coolant leak repair...Etc.
accountCircle Cynthia G
Didn't have to spend a big penny for luxury on a good used SUV
A BMW X5 year 2006 is a good reliable SUV luxury and wonderful when it comes to winter time it's easy to maintain but pricey on parts its a 13 year old vehicle with awesome features depending on trim level but mine I believe it's full equipped good on gas and enough space will recommend it for someone that's looking for a luxury SUV that isn't trying to spend 40-60k
accountCircle Lisa S
It is a good car, but has a lot of miles.
It has a lot of miles. Steering is stiff. It is a good size. The vehicle feels substantial around me and I feel safe in it.
accountCircle Courtney K
That it takes mid grade gas or higher.
It is reliable, but eats a lot of gas and oil. It is fully loaded and has a cold weather package. And all leather seats.
accountCircle Reggie B
BMW x5 with optional manual driving and sport mode
My car has been good in the past but recently I have had problems with the car shaking because of the engine when sitting in idle. Also the window regulators in this car a bad and continue to go bad often. I've had to change 3 already. Lastly in the inside of the car is luxurious and pretty comfortable and it is good on highway miles
accountCircle Tyler P
The car with an endless possibility of expensive problems.
I am the second owner of this car. The driveshaft is very tight when I am turning. Gas costs more because I put in premium gas and it has a large gas tank. It is very comfortable and roomy. It has a lot of cool features some of which that I still don't understand how to use fully. As far as reliability I feel that it sucks, my service engine light has came on once a month since I've owned it for different issues.

BMW X5 Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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3.0i
225 HP 18-18 MPG 5 Seats
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4.4i
315 HP 19-19 MPG 5 Seats
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4.8is
355 HP 19-19 MPG 5 Seats
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2006 BMW X5 Owner Reviews

4.19
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5 stars 50%
4 stars 27%
3 stars 15%
2 stars 8%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Cynthia G on May 26, 2021
Didn't have to spend a big penny for luxury on a good used SUV
A BMW X5 year 2006 is a good reliable SUV luxury and wonderful when it comes to winter time it's easy to maintain but pricey on parts its a 13 year old vehicle with awesome features depending on trim level but mine I believe it's full equipped good on gas and enough space will recommend it for someone that's looking for a luxury SUV that isn't trying to spend 40-60k
accountCircle Carolyn L on March 26, 2021
That is drives great and will last for a long time
Even though it's an older car it drives like a dream, and is very well made. I've had some issues but not very many.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Michell M.

Comfortable ride, solid vehicle. Great warranty: 5 year, 50000 mile warranty. I like the amenities and features of the car - good sound system, trim of the interior is nice. Vehicle has a lot of power.

likeFilled Kori-olivia J.

Pros are it is an overall smooth riding vehicle, it has heated seats, I feel very safe in it, it is a little outdated so my mom got something done to it, I like that it has settings for the headlights instead of having the really bright led lights, it has a decent amount trunk space and built in cover, it also has built in window shades for the backseat windows, adjustable settings for heat and air on the vent, it is a pretty cozy car.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Michell M.

Expensive to repair. Many of the features that used to be limited to BMWs can now be found on basic American cars with a small upgrade. Value for the car is not that great... Expensive but not as well made as before.

dislikeFilled Kori-olivia J.

Cons are that the breaks are iffy on that car, it does not have super bright led headlights, the beating turn on and off, there is no Bluetooth in the original model of the car, it does not have USB ports only ports for regular car chargers, the window and door on the passenger side does not work the cannot open, the window will not go up or down, this is actually the second x5 where I have had a problem with the window falling down and being overall no functional.

Ranks #7 Luxury Midsize SUV by Owners

The 2006 BMW X5 has an average owner rating of 4.19 out of 5 which ranks it #7 of 11 other Luxury Midsize SUVs.

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Ranks #2 Luxury Midsize SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2006 BMW X5 has a combined MPG of 23 which ranks it #2 of 11 other Luxury Midsize SUVs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do i perform the 2006 BMW X5 brake light reset?

Answer: In order to do a brake light reset for the 2006 BMW X5 You'll first need to put the key in to the ignition and give the vehicle power but do not turn on the engine. Next You'll want to hold down the BC button...

2006 BMW X5: What is the oil type and capacity?

Answer: BMW has approved either 5w30 or 5w40 synthetic oil for the three engines that are available in the 2006 BMW X5: the 3.0l v6 with a capacity: 7.9 quarts, the 4.4l v8 listed at a capacity of 8.5 quarts, and the...

How much oil does the 2006 BMW X5 take?

Answer: The 2006 BMW X5 has an oil capacity of 7 US quarts. It is recommended to use either SAE 5w30 or 5w40 synthetic oil. Oil keeps the internal parts of Your car's engine cool and lubricated and it also keeps the...

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Safety & Reliability

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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety