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AK56 DZJ

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,807 mi
Last recorded148,807 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 DZJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 148,807 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 148,807 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 145,320 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f tyre won on edges

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 19 Dec 2023 137,629 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 119,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 112,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all under covers and trays fitted

tpms light on red

Fail 6 Dec 2021 112,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all under covers and trays fitted

tpms light on red

Pass 5 Nov 2020 107,188 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 107,186 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp on all the time when side lights on (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 96,685 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 96,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 89,754 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 77,189 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2016 66,957 miles

engine and under bodycovers fitted obscuing view

Pass 31 Oct 2014 64,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

T.P.M.S warning light on

Pass 5 Nov 2013 59,922 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 55,212 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 50,878 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 50,878 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 46,684 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 37,837 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 37,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AK56 DZJ is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2006 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,483 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 AK56 DZJ, 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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What year was AK56 DZJ registered?

AK56 DZJ is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 9 September 2006.

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