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BN56 LXS

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2022
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

185,999 mi
Last recorded185,999 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2024 185,999 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 185,977 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 176,030 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 175,353 miles
Fail 29 May 2021 173,915 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 133,642 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 133,092 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 132,916 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 115,222 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 113,885 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 104,393 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint front arm (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 96,990 miles

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

osr tyre worn on inner edge not showing chords

Fail 3 Jul 2015 96,990 miles

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

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

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

osr tyre worn on inner edge not showing chords

Pass 4 Aug 2014 88,267 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 88,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 800,051 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 800,051 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 22 Dec 2011 57,714 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2011 57,714 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2010 39,746 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 23,595 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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BN56 LXS 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 52.4%.

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 LXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN56 LXS registered?

BN56 LXS is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 26 September 2006.

Is BN56 LXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN56 LXS shows 21 tests with a 52.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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