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BN56 LXF

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

129,496 mi
Last recorded129,496 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 LXF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 129,496 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 126,711 miles

Near side door mirror damaged

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

Tpms light on

Pass 20 Feb 2019 123,943 miles

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

Off side front tyre slightly wearing on the edges

Tpms light on

Fail 18 Feb 2019 123,917 miles

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

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

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

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

Off side front tyre slightly wearing on the edges

Tpms light on

Pass 7 Feb 2018 121,801 miles

off side front tyre wearing low on the inner edge

tpms light on

Fail 7 Feb 2018 121,801 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

off side front tyre wearing low on the inner edge

tpms light on

Pass 9 Feb 2017 118,523 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2017 118,523 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 113,853 miles

Both rear tyres slightly wearing on the inner edges

Off side and near side front lower control arms bushs slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 Feb 2016 113,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Both rear tyres slightly wearing on the inner edges

Off side and near side front lower control arms bushs slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Feb 2015 109,141 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges (stepped)

nearside front tyre has slight outer sidewall damage

Pass 19 Feb 2015 109,141 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges (stepped)

nearside front tyre has slight outer sidewall damage

Pass 18 Feb 2014 101,997 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 101,997 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 89,667 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 89,665 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 78,039 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 22 Feb 2012 78,039 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 21 Feb 2011 68,992 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 68,992 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 56,005 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edge.

Fail 24 Feb 2010 56,004 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edge.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 39,798 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 39,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BN56 LXF is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 BN56 LXF, 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 BN56 LXF registered?

BN56 LXF is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 8 November 2006.

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