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BN56 PXU

2006 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 PXU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 163,128 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 149,496 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 138,271 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 133,395 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 131,941 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 Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 23 Jun 2020 131,935 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 129,328 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 126,842 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 119,375 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 112,152 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 111,228 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 104,437 miles

park brake only just met reqiurments

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 12 Aug 2013 97,249 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 85,965 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 84,060 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Oct 2011 83,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 76,001 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 67,932 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 PXU is a 2006 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BN56 PXU, 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

How do I check the history of BN56 PXU?

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What year was BN56 PXU registered?

BN56 PXU is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 6 October 2006.

Is BN56 PXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN56 PXU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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