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AJ56 KTC

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

181,516 mi
Last recorded181,516 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 KTC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 181,516 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 181,511 miles

Brake performance not tested Brakes not tested due to condition of tyres (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 163,528 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 163,447 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

engine management light not illuminating

Pass 23 Oct 2017 154,912 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play rear arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play rear arm (2.2.B.1f)

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm front mounting bushes slightly deteriorated

nearside and offside rear tyres worn very close to cords on inner edges of tread

nearside front tyre worn very close to legal limit

possible intermittent fault on nearside front side light

rear lower tail gate not opening

Fail 23 Oct 2017 154,912 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play rear arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play rear arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm front mounting bushes slightly deteriorated

nearside and offside rear tyres worn very close to cords on inner edges of tread

nearside front tyre worn very close to legal limit

possible intermittent fault on nearside front side light

rear lower tail gate not opening

Pass 13 Oct 2016 146,810 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside rear brake pads low

nearside and offside rear tyres worn low on inner edges of tread

park brake efficiency just met 16%

possible slight exhaust blow from front exhaust area

slight wear evident nearside and offside front and rear brake discs

Pass 19 Oct 2015 138,145 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

offside front tyre worn low at edges of tread

park brake efficiency just met 16%

Pass 23 Oct 2014 128,091 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

possible fault evident offside headlamp(zenon)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 119,663 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside and offside front (front) lower suspension arm front mounting bushes deteriorated

nearside front(rear) lower suspension arm ball joint slight play evident

nearside rear tyre worn very close to cords on inner edge of tread and cracking

offside rear tyre low inner tread

Fail 21 Jun 2012 106,915 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm,front mounting bushes deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

Pass 21 Jun 2012 106,915 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm,front mounting bushes deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

Pass 22 Nov 2010 92,410 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 84,582 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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AJ56 KTC is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2006 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,483 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ56 KTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 20 years old, this BMW X5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ56 KTC is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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