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AU56 KFT

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

174,731 mi
Last recorded174,731 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 KFT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 174,731 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 166,416 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2023 166,388 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle 32% (off side low) (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Note front to rear brake pipes covered by plastic trim unable to assess for corrosion.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 161,627 miles

park brake 16%

steering stiff

Pass 29 Dec 2021 158,711 miles

park brake 17%

Pass 15 Dec 2020 155,650 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 155,646 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2019 152,246 miles

park brake 16% ,, poor ,,will need attention

rear tyres worn out on edges ,,, poor

Pass 7 Nov 2018 146,950 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 143,108 miles

n/s/r brake binding on ,,,, will need attention

park brake 16% ,,, will need attention

Fail 6 Nov 2017 143,108 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both blue (1.1.A.3e)

n/s/r brake binding on ,,,, will need attention

park brake 16% ,,, will need attention

Pass 26 Oct 2016 138,611 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 132,665 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 125,721 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 120,271 miles

hand-brake efficiency poor

near side front tyre close to legal limit

near side rear tyre perished and split on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2012 115,253 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 107,087 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 89,094 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 89,094 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 68,155 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 68,153 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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AU56 KFT is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 AU56 KFT, 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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AU56 KFT is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 21 October 2006.

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