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AV56 FGG

2006 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

116,826 mi
Last recorded116,826 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 FGG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 116,826 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 116,826 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 102,692 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 100,715 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 98,520 miles

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

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 31 Dec 2019 95,625 miles

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

Nearside repeater insecure

brake warning lamp on

steering rack weeping

Pass 21 Dec 2018 92,368 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside mirror case broken

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge requires replacement asap (5.2.3 (e))

Rear inner brake pads worn

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 88,708 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides rear tyres worn on inner edges and perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 88,505 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides rear tyres worn on inner edges and perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 84,292 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres both perished and worn LOW inner edges 285/45/19

Fail 29 Nov 2016 84,292 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside and offside rear tyres both perished and worn LOW inner edges 285/45/19

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 75,343 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres slight surface cracking and wearing on inner edge

both wipers slight smearing

Pass 23 Jul 2014 73,122 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres worn on edges and have age cracking

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 26 Jul 2013 68,507 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 64,594 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Aug 2011 61,923 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 61,916 miles

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

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

HANDBRAKE PERFORMANCE WEAK

N/S/R DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE

REAR TYRES WORN ON THE INNER EDGES OF THE TREAD

Pass 21 Apr 2011 61,431 miles

Both rear tyres are low on the inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2009 50,000 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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AV56 FGG is a 2006 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AV56 FGG, 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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AV56 FGG is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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