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BK56 OTJ

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

213,699 mi
Last recorded213,699 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 OTJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 213,699 miles

Full length under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

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))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 213,699 miles

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

Full length under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

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))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 200,399 miles

Full length undertrays fitted including cover sills restricting inspection of components

Hand brake performance 17% minimum pass 16%

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 200,399 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Full length undertrays fitted including cover sills restricting inspection of components

Hand brake performance 17% minimum pass 16%

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 200,371 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (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))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2023 187,583 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 175,232 miles

Headlamp beam images poor

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 172,272 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 172,261 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 167,284 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust heat shield slightly loose

undertrays fitted and outer sills covered

Pass 20 Jun 2019 163,592 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover

sill covers fitted

under trays

Fail 20 Jun 2019 163,592 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover

sill covers fitted

under trays

Pass 2 Jul 2018 162,168 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine cover

sill covers fitted

under trays

Pass 30 Jun 2017 156,050 miles

engine cover

sill covers fitted

under trays

Pass 16 Jul 2016 148,477 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 148,477 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 141,373 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 137,304 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 126,429 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight seepage from PAS pipe (below pump)

slight seepage from PAS pump area

Pass 5 Aug 2013 126,148 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 118,066 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2011 111,328 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 100,011 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 100,011 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 78,722 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 78,722 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

front inner brake pads look low

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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BK56 OTJ is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 BK56 OTJ, 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 BK56 OTJ registered?

BK56 OTJ is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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