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AY56 XWD

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

180,725 mi
Last recorded180,725 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 XWD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 180,725 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides starting to corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 180,725 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides starting to corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 176,395 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 170,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 139,942 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 139,279 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 121,933 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2020 118,378 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake disc back plate corroded

Pass 25 May 2019 104,499 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Offside Front tyre outer edge worn

Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all underside components

Fail 22 May 2019 104,484 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured 2 cracks (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Offside Front tyre outer edge worn

Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2018 96,834 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn low on outer edge

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, front lower arm outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 96,838 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn low on outer edge

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, front lower arm outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 84,990 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 76,092 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 69,398 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 65,261 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 57,608 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 49,743 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 40,127 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 40,127 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 29,384 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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AY56 XWD 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 AY56 XWD, 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 AY56 XWD registered?

AY56 XWD is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is AY56 XWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY56 XWD shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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