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AM56 TAY

2006 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

175,849 mi
Last recorded175,849 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM56 TAY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 175,849 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 175,801 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective pedal creeping to fast spongy have to pump pedal then drops off again (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working pump not operating (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both wheels (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 175,749 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 163,300 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 163,299 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2020 160,173 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 160,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn front of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 157,177 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 153,349 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 1.62mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 153,349 miles

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

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 1.62mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 150,679 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 150,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush - chalked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 145,548 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going into brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going into brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 145,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going into brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going into brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 139,124 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 131,239 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 125,865 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 109,675 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 96,137 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 80,554 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 80,554 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)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 62,112 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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AM56 TAY is a 2006 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AM56 TAY, 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 AM56 TAY registered?

AM56 TAY is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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